CRS Clinical Trials Specimen Processing Specialist 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.

The Clinical Research Support (CRS) - Clinical Trial Specimen Processing Specialist supports oncology clinical trials conducted within Fred Hutch Cancer Center and its research partners. This position is responsible for the collection preparation processing documentation storage and shipment of clinical trial specimens in accordance with study protocols laboratory manuals standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Trial Laboratory Technician supports protocol-required laboratory activities specimen tracking and research documentation to help ensure the accurate and timely handling of research specimens.

Reporting to the CRS Clinical Trials Specimen Processing Manager the Clinical Trial Specimen Processing Specialist I works closely with laboratory staff research coordinators clinic personnel investigators sponsors and other study team members to support clinical trial operations. This position is an integral part of the Clinical Trial Research Laboratory and contributes to the successful execution of oncology clinical trials through high-quality specimen processing documentation and laboratory support services.

This role may work with radiopharmaceutical specimens.

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.

This is an onsite role at our South Lake Union Campus supporting Tuesday-Fridaynine hour shift and Saturday 4 hour shift.

• Process clinical trial specimens according to study protocols laboratory manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs) including specimen preparation centrifugation aliquoting labeling storage and shipment.
• Perform routine laboratory techniques related to clinical trial specimen handling including separation of serum plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) samples.
• Prepare package and ship research specimens to central laboratories while ensuring all shipment requirements and timelines are met.
• Complete laboratory requisition forms specimen tracking records shipping documentation and other study-related records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate complete and contemporaneous records of specimen collection processing storage and shipment activities in accordance with ALCOA principles Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and applicable study institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of research laboratory kits and supplies used for clinical trial specimen collection and processing.
• Monitor laboratory inventories and notify laboratory leadership of supply equipment or specimen storage needs.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff research coordinators clinic personnel and other study team members to support protocol-required specimen collection and processing activities.
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety biosafety Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulatory and institutional requirements while maintaining participant confidentiality.
• Support daily laboratory operations and perform additional duties as assigned to ensure efficient and compliant clinical trial research laboratory activities.
• Travel between Fred Hutch clinical and laboratory locations including South Lake Union and Montlake campuses to retrieve transport and process clinical trial specimens in accordance with protocol requirements established timelines and specimen handling procedures.
• Provide support for protocol-required specimen collection and processing activities that occur outside of standard business hours including evenings weekends and holidays utilizing a flexible work schedule to ensure compliance with study-specific collection and processing windows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Biology Microbiology Biochemistry Chemistry Medical Laboratory Science or a related scientific field; OR
• Associate degree in a scientific field and one (1) years of laboratory experience; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of laboratory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lab experience working in a lab setting.
• Working knowledge of QA (Quality Assurance).
• Facilitate the timely delivery of requested documents supporting QA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with a wide range of computerized systems.
• Good time management skills.
• The ability to work well on a team as well as independently.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39 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).