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 (CRC I) assists with the day-to-day coordination of interventional, oncology clinical trials. Coordination activities include participant/patient eligibility review, coordinating and tracking patient visits and procedures, managing patient lab kits, and creating and maintaining research documentation. The position reports to the Clinical Research Manager/Sr. Manager and is an integral member of specialized oncology research teams within the central clinical trials office, Clinical Research Support (CRS). This individual will work under general supervision of study Principal Investigators (PIs) and the 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.

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

• Coordinate and assist in carrying out daily clinical operations of assigned research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory and GCP guidelines, and institutional policy.
• Assist in disseminating study-related educational content for internal and external audiences to ensure safe and accurate protocol implementation.
• Assist with patient enrollment and participation by reviewing study candidates’ medical records for eligibility, initiating enrollment, ensuring informed consent, and maintaining accurate enrollment records.
• Schedule patient clinic visits and on-going study visits; ensure administrative compliance with study protocols with respect to clinical procedures, laboratory tests and other patient activities; may administer study questionnaires, ensure drug self-administration accountability with patients and perform non-clinical ECGs.
• Complete clinical requisition forms as instructed, assemble kits for patient visits, transport laboratory samples and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study guidelines; track and maintain research supplies.
• Identify, track and confirm billable activities for patients; work with internal partners to obtain and submit budget and billing information; may assist in reviewing patient charges to ensure billing compliance.
• Act as protocol liaison with clinical teams, patients, and providers on study related topics.
• Assist in preparing for and coordinating monitoring visits and assist in responding to queries and other requests from study monitors.
• Maintain thorough knowledge in the field through attending related project meetings and symposia, reading related literature and maintaining professional associations.
• May travel between Fred Hutch campuses, affiliated clinical sites, and other research locations as needed to support study conduct, participant visits, research operations, protocol-specific activities, and attendance at investigator meetings.
• May assist with maintaining appropriate source documentation and/or performing case report form data entry.
• 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.
• Knowledge of clinical trials, procedures, and applicable systems, preferably in an oncology setting.
• 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.
• 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.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.68 to $39.41 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.