Clinical Research Technologist II

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.   In this role, we are seeking a Clinical Research Technologist II with Certification as a Medical Technologist for the Clinical Trials Pathology Lab (CTP); a CLIA licensed histology lab created to support clinical trials through clinical grade processing, staining, and management of human samples. The candidate will perform a variety of molecular testing, associated sample processing, and other tests related to diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment follow-up of disease or to monitor study participants. This role involves sample processing, operating analytical instruments; recovering, compiling and verifying the accuracy of clinical data; and, performing QA/QC by performing calculations, charts, graphs and summary reports. He/she must adhere to SOPs and complete required training and documentation.  Responsibilities This position is intended for an experienced molecular technologist. The incumbent is expected to be able to work independently on molecular assay validation with support and direction from the medical director, supervisors, and staff scientist. He/she uses limited judgment and discretion in carrying out procedures and can troubleshoot assay development problems.   Duties will be to: Perform standardized clinical/diagnostic tests at bench level. Interpret and report on test results. Log in, record, process, and track clinical specimens. Assist with development of new assays and qualification of new instruments Perform test validation, write validation plans, validation reports, and SOPs. Documentations required for QA/QC of molecular assays. Prepare specimens for long term storage by methods such as cyropreservation, fixed slides. Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures, or cell lines. Perform documented protocols and assays. Maintain laboratory records, compute data and enter onto computer database. Operate and carry out basic maintenance of lab equipment. Order and maintain appropriate level of lab supplies. May supervise work-study students. Perform other duties as required.