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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
The Epidemiology Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student who is interested in gaining experience in a research environment. The candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team to implement study plans, assist in monitoring progress, and conduct daily operational work to ensure that the overall project goals of the study are met. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future in research or medicine. This position will allow the candidate the flexibility to dedicate time to coursework. The time commitment will range from 2 to 6 hours per day and will not exceed 19 hours per week. We are committed to a supportive culture of safety, trust and belonging that helps our team members achieve their personal and professional goals.
Off-Campus Work Study authorization is required for this position. All students must provide a Financial Aid Award Letter or an Authorization to work off-campus to verify their eligibility if selected for this position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain manual and computerized files.
- Perform photocopying, scanning, and mailing outgoing correspondence.
- Perform data entry and minimal word processing.
- Maintain supply inventory, ordering when needed.
- Assemble recruitment packets and kits.
- Deliver blood draw kits to clinic labs.
- Transport fixed biospecimens on UW and Fred Hutch shuttles.
- Assist with storage and retrieval of frozen biospecimen samples.
- Perform duties requiring more skill and/or judgment than job duties 1-7 such as: abstracting data, reviewing data for accuracy and completeness, investigating/correcting address information on returned mail.
- Perform duties requiring special training and/or department knowledge such as: simple accounting, transferring confidential patient data and coding information to be recorded according to department procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires High School/GED and six months of office experience or relevant experience OR equivalent education/experience.
- Work-study eligibility required for 24/25 School year
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate students with relevant interests and/or experience will be considered
- Excellent communications skills, maturity, and discretion in working with cancer patient data
- Strong organizational skills
- Familiarity with using computer software, including Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and cooperatively with others in a team environment
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.00 to $26.22, 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 13 days per year).