Cell Therapy Lab Coordinator 1

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 Cellular Therapy Lab (CTL) at Fred Hutch is one of the largest cell therapy facilities in the United States and is on the cutting edge of new technologies for cancer therapy, including cell-based immunotherapy. We are committed to advancing treatment options for our patients through the translation of innovative research into clinical practice. We collaborate with our Alliance members (University of Washington, Fred Hutch and Seattle Children's Hospital) as well as corporate entities.
• CTL is responsible for all minimally manipulated therapeutic cell processing occurring at Fred Hutch. Procedures range from cryopreservation and flow cytometric enumeration of cell proportions to more complex procedures such as cell selection, enrichment, and depletion. The laboratory is regulated by the FDA cGTP/cGMP standards, maintains CAP certification, and is accredited by the Joint Commission and FACT.
• The CTL Coordinator is a key position, responsible for administrative activities that support clinical operations. The position collaborates with other coordinators as well as department supervisors and reports to the Assistant Manager. Regular interactions with medical, scientific and quality staff provide a stimulating and diverse environment.
• The nature of this work is challenging and we are seeking a highly motivated individual with initiative, tenacity, a positive attitude, team work experience and exemplary communication and organization skills. Effective cross-functional collaboration with other departments at Fred Hutch and with external organizations is necessary to the position. This includes being comfortable and conversant with clinical issues: able to interact with clinical peers/counterparts.

This position will be full-time Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming phone calls and emails.
• Gather and disseminate information to and from all outside entities that interact with CTL, including reporting of clinical results.
• Ensure all incoming physician orders are incorporated into the processing schedule. Identify the resources at Fred Hutch and outside institutions that are able to initiate, complete and correct orders
• Report any issues to supervisors.
• Populate daily schedule and post weekly schedule. Initiate real-time updates of daily schedule as current information is received.
• Data entry for metrics and quality dashboards.
• Scheduling of adult bone marrow harvests.
• Create and revise standard operating procedures.
• Participate in laboratory improvement projects.
• Communicate and escalate urgent matters to CTL Leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Exemplary communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Mature judgment with strong decision making skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative and multi-task
• Ability to collaborate, communicate and be accountable
• Ability to identify and communicate priorities
• Ability to navigate through, but not avoid, conflict
• Ability to deal with complex problems and propose creative solutions

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science
• Experience with laboratory information systems, specifically LabWare
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Biotechnology or other industry scientific laboratory experience.
• Hematology, oncology and/or immunology knowledge.
• Knowledge of FDA, FACT and CAP regulations.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $32.04 to $45.63 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 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). 

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 [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.