Program Assistant II

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 Program Assistant II is broadly responsible for carrying out routine research and clerical support for HICOR faculty and their research teams. The position will primarily be responsible for meeting organization, data entry, appointment scheduling and preparation and distribution/mailing of study communications and supplies. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, referring project/study issues on and/or soliciting guidance as necessary. This position will work closely with HICOR project coordinators. The position involves direct contact with study participants, as part of the essential duties, including scheduling patient interviews.

Please submit a cover letter as part of your application.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

May perform some or all of the following responsibilities:

• General clerical duties : drafting correspondence and meeting minutes, proofreading materials, data entry, scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, conference and meeting registration, electronic file organization, website maintenance, ordering supplies and services.
• Support study recruitment and enrollment efforts : schedule study appointments for consenting, study onboarding, and interviews. May receive training to conduct informed consent discussions with potential study participants.
• Research study support : make reminder and follow-up calls to participants, track participant activities in research databases (RedCAP, Clinical Trial Management System), data entry of research forms. Assist with manuscript, poster and presentation submissions to journals and conference organizers. May receive training to conduct participant research interviews as needed.
• Other study support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Minimum of two years experience in a related field.
• Enjoy working with and talking to people.
• Strong organizational and analytic skills with good attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communicator.
• Experienced using MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Com

• BA or BS in a related field.
• Experience working with patients in a research or healthcare setting.

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 $23.32 to $33.20 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. 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).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 or by calling .