Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant

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 Greenlee Lab seeks a part-time Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant to provide research support for cancer prevention and survivorship projects. This position is part-time requiring approximately 10-15 hours per week.

 

Dr. Greenlee’s research program uses both clinical trials and observational studies to examine a broad range of lifestyle interventions (diet, physical activity, weight management) and Integrative therapies for cancer prevention and control, especially in under resourced and vulnerable populations. Our research interventions use a combination of behavioral strategies, including in-person and remote educational classes, electronic health communication, and physical activity trackers.  

Responsibilities

• Develop patient data collection tools in REDCap for pilot and larger R01-scale studies
• Provide input on data analysis issues related to study data collection
• Perform data and database management, including data collection, entry, tracking, monitoring, cleaning, quality control, audits, and production of special and recurring reports.
• Abstract patient data from medical records
• Perform data collection via phone screenings and patient interviews according to IRB protocol
• Perform data cleaning and data analysis using R statistical package
• Assist with screening, consenting, enrolling, and tracking patients and their related data for studies as needed

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent college graduate
• Highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in public health or related field
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English
• Interest in nutrition and culinary sciences
• Experience in health promotion
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience using R statistical package
• Highly organized with superb attention to detail

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $48.09 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 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).

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.