Developmental Scientist - Pharmacokinetics Laboratory
Developmental Scientist - Pharmacokinetics Laboratory
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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 Institutedesignated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds 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 worlds 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 Developmental Scientist is a senior level position within the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory at Fred Hutch requiring strong technical administrative and leadership skills. The Developmental Scientist works independently under the guidance of and in conjunction with Laboratory Leadership in accomplishing the goals of the laboratory.
The Developmental Scientist will assist the director with the development of new clinical tests coordination and oversight of the development and implementation of new and updated technical projects and initiatives in one or more of the following specialized areas pharmacogenetics/omics pharmacometrics and/or quantitative bioanalytical method development and testing depending on the candidates area of expertise. Close interaction and collaboration with the director and the rest of the lab team members is required.
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
- Development of new clinical tests
- Clinician and client education/outreach to support testing growth and clinical utility
- Coordination and oversight of the development and implementation of new and updated technical projects and initiatives within the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory focused in one of the specialty areas pharmacogenetics/omics pharmacometrics and/or quantitative bioanalytical method validation.
- Work with lab leadership to integrate new and updated procedures and protocols into the labs routine workflow; ensure appropriate regulatory documentation and quality control and management of data.
- Form teams consisting of technologists to work on development and implementation of procedures and practices.
- Contribute directly to clinical workload; from bench level through director signout per credential qualification supporting the labs ability to meet turnaround time expectations. For example NRCC or ABCC eligible or certified candidates may also assist with director review/signout of clinical cases.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctoral degree (PhD) in a chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory science MD DO DCLS or PharmD
- At least 4 years of experience or equivalent including at least 2 years experience in at least one of the specific specialty areas: pharmacogenetics/omics pharmacometrics and/or quantitative bioanalytical method validation after the terminal degree
- Demonstrated advanced technical experience in laboratorybased method and assay development including effectively leading test development troubleshooting issues and providing education in at least one of the specialty areas.
- Proven expertise in assay/testing development using at least one of the platforms QuantStudio Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) or individual/population pharmacokinetics (popPK) modeling/ physiologicalbased pharmacokinetics modeling (PBPK)
- Demonstrated experience effectively working in a fastpaced missiondriven rapidly changing clinical translational environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated strong initiative and leadership ability
- Mature judgment
- Excellent skills in critical thinking problem solving and ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to interact with medical and scientific staff and senior leadership
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong math and computer skills including ability to create and interpret graphical data
- Multitask oriented ability to prioritize and drive multiple initiatives
- Ability to implement directions provided by management
- Ability to build motivate and supervise a team including ability to simultaneously provide support to multiple team members prioritizing consistently and appropriately
- Active listening and building trust across various research clinical laboratory and other teams.
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Professional positive attitude
- Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 4 years experience in at least one of the specific specialty areas:pharmacogenetics/omics pharmacometrics and/or quantitative bioanalytical method validation after the terminal degree
- Knowledge of CAP regulations
- Have or be eligible for HHSapproved board certification as a laboratory director of a laboratory performing high complexity testing under the CLIA 88 regulations Subpart M Section 493.1443
The annual base salary range for this position is from $124488 to $196747 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Additional Information
Employment Type
Full-Time
