Clinical Research Coordinator I

Overview

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. 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.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I helps to organize and carry out day-to-day operations and administrative functions of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored human subjects clinical trials. This individual will work under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Research Manager and will be required to perform his/her responsibilities with limited degree of independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination of sample acquisition studies including identifying eligible patients. 
• Consent patients onto sample acquisition studies, confirming informed consent has been properly obtained, collect data, and communicate with other study staff. 
• Work in collaboration with principal investigator and study staff to ensure that patients are enrolled on studies in an efficient manner. 
• Partner with clinic staff to ensure procedures are scheduled appropriately. 
• Place orders for the collection of study samples. 
• Track patients' locations and coordinate sample collection appointments with patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. 
• Develop and implement data tracking systems, ensuring hard copy and computer files are regularly and accurately maintained. 
• Enter sample data into sample tracking database. 
• Ensure samples are transported to the appropriate receiving lab. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesis study conduct.
• Ability to apply judgement in interpreting regulations, determining impacts, and knowing when to escalate questions and concerns when appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification as Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA).  
• Experience with REDCap or other databases. 
• Ability to work with multiple data management systems including generating reports and sourcing data from systems.  

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional InformationWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.