Clinical Research Coordinator I - Temporary Part Time

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) - Temporary Part Time is sought to work with the faculty and clinical trial team in the Cord Blood Transplant Program. The CRC I - Temporary Part Time will work as part of a team under the supervision of the Director and Project Manager and will assist in the management of 4-6 assorted clinical research studies.

 

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC) - Temporary Part Time will participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of one or more clinical trials involving human subjects and provide additional support as needed to other members of our clinical trial team. Duties will include patient tracking, reporting status of patients enrolled to faculty and team, facilitating study start-up at Fred Hutch and partner institutions, as well as data entry into study databases and CTMS.

Responsibilities

Various aspects of clinical trial operations including:

• Following patients to be enrolled on protocols making sure they meet eligibility criteria
• Identify and report adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy
• Assist with completion of CRF (Case Report Forms), extract data from medical charts of partner institutions for multiple studies
• Assist with preparing start-up documentation including IRB documents, eligibility checklists, study procedures/SOPs, study-specific clinic orders and study calendars
• Provide information for study budgets, study invoices, and patient tracking of study charges
• Maintenance and tracking of all patients enrolled on a clinical study in CTMS/OnCore
• Facilitate activation of clinical trial in partner institution systems and adjust activation procedures as partner systems change
• Coordinate sample collection, schedule study related clinic procedures such as blood draws, infusions and imaging according to protocol requirements; coordinate with clinic staff to ensure proper documentation and timing of research-related procedures
• Work with other members of the clinical team to understand the timing and implications of their operating requirements to ensure accurate and effectively management of the clinical trials.
• Participate in weekly clinical meeting discussion of protocol status and patient reports
• Liaise with investigators, industry sponsors, and other study teams to ensure each clinical trial under your management operates efficiently
• Work proactively with central offices, clinic partners, faculty members and research collaborators to ensure all protocol requirements can be met upon implementation, throughout the study, and to close out of the study
• Willingness to positively adapt to changing environments, data systems, compliance requirements and general competing priorities from internal and external sources
• Provide input regarding IRB correspondence and regulatory documentation
• Provide back up for other clinical team members as needed. Flexible hours may be required
• This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment
• 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.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience in oncology research and clinical data collection
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, leadership ability, and the flexibility to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer experience including electronic CRF, MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access
• Technical skills necessary to complete all duties via remote work if necessary
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, locate resources and operate productively in an environment where standard operating procedures, guidelines and policies are not always available

The hourly pay range for this position is from $26.48 to $37.70 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).  

Additional Information

We 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.