Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of Oncology clinical trials. The role is an integral part of our rapidly expanding central Clinical Trial Coordination team within the Fred Hutch and Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium’s clinical trials office, Clinical Research Support (CRS). Reporting to the Associate Director, Clinical Trial Coordination, the position will support our Sarcoma and other specialized Oncology clinical research portfolios.
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.
Responsibilities Provides day-to-day coordination of oncology clinical research studies within Fred Hutch and UW clinic setting including, screening patients for protocol eligibility, ensuring informed consent has been properly obtained, enrolling subjects, collecting data and communicating with clinic staffCollaborates with clinic providers and staff, ancillary services, and research staff regarding protocol implementation and operations.Coordinates research protocol monitoring and auditing visits and takes action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements to ensure research quality.Initiate scheduling of participant clinic visits and on-going study visits. As needed, attend participant visits and ensure clinical procedures, lab tests, and other protocol specific activities are completed as outlined in the protocolsAs needed, complete requisition forms, assemble kits for upcoming research visits, transport laboratory samples, and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study specific guidelines, while tracking and maintaining research suppliesServe as liaison for Investigational Drug Services (IDS) on drug assignment, dispensation information, and maintain regular communication regarding status of study participantRespond to data queries and other requests from data coordinators and study monitors in a timely mannerDocument study related activity in the Epic EHR system, eReg, CTMS and other systems as applicableAs needed, identify and report adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policyProvide back-up for other Clinical Research Coordinators as needed. Provide back up for Data Coordinator on applicable trialsOther duties as assigned. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum two to three years’ experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate or bachelor’s degree in related fieldPrevious experience in oncology researchCCRP or CCRC accreditationExperience working with electronic medical records (EMR) and a clinical trial management system (CTMS)Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.Ability to understand and follow multiple complex protocols at multiple sites.Ability to develop and/or present content to senior leaders and other groups.Knowledge of clinical trials records, procedures, and computerized data processing systems. Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesize study conduct. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment. Collaborative focus is essential, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills. Ability to work with multiple data management systems including generating reports and sourcing data from systems. Ability to extract data from medical records. Ability to apply judgement in interpreting regulations, determining impacts, and knowing when to escalate questions and concerns when appropriate.A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $31.21 to $46.80 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).