Intermediate Lab Technician I

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 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.

This role:

• Promotes and maintains effective and professional communication with patients clients co-workers and Fred Hutch colleagues.
• Works efficiently to minimize patient wait times.
• Performs specimen processing and moderate complexity laboratory testing following prescribed training and SOPs complying with the laboratory QA/QC program.
• Is prompt for work and seeks support and guidance if needed regarding absenteeism.

This is a float position that will train at our South Lake Union campus and will be required to travel to all three community site locations.

• South Lake Union campus 825 Eastlake Ave. E. Seattle WA 98109
• Fred Hutch at Evergreen Health 12040 NE 128th St. Suite Silver 1600 Kirkland WA 98034
• Fred Hutch Peninsula Clinic 19917 Seventh Ave. NE Suite 100 Poulsbo WA 98370
• Fred Hutch at Overlaketh Ave. NE Suite 250 Bellevue WA 98004

This position will be 1.0FTE/full-time Monday-Friday. Shift times vary depending on location and rotation and can be any of the following:

• 6:30am 3:00pm
• 7:30am 4:00pm
• 9:00am 5:30pm

• Handle biological specimens performing processing and clinical assays following the SOP.
• Operates analytical instruments. Performs maintenance calibrations and QC consulting a CLT/CT as needed.
• Under the supervision of a CLT/CT releases results following the SOP.
• Proficiency with email spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person on the phone and in writing in a clear concise and professional manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high pressure time-sensitive and complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role.

Required:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with email spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person on the phone and in writing in a clear concise and professional manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high pressure time-sensitive and complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in chemical biological or physical science
• No previous experience required clinical or research lab experience preferred experience in a healthcare setting preferred

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.80 to $39.58 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position will be 1.0FTE/full-time Monday-Friday. Shift times vary depending on location and rotation and can be any of the following:

• 6:30am 3:00pm
• 7:30am 4:00pm
• 9:00am 5:30pm

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).