Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 - Pharmacokinetics

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.

Under general supervision, this individual performs high complexity lab tests and processes on patient samples or products which involves operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of clinical data, and complying with the laboratory QA/QC program.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This position will be Per Diem, with shifts available Wednesday-Saturday from 8:30am-5pm with some flexibility. Additional shifts may be available as this lab operates 7 days per week.

Responsibilities

• As assigned, may review, verify, or audit Busulfan or PGx test results in supervisor/lead's absence.
• Leads projects and/ or validations of equipment, reagents, and processes.
• Conducts validation of laboratory-developed reagents such as quality controls, working standards, and internal standards from stock materials.
• Drafts SOPs
• Assists with the validation of new techniques and technologies.
• Perform duties/ tasks as delegated by lead, supervisor, manager, or director.
• Performs DNA extraction by manual methods, sets up PCR reactions, real-time PCR reactions, and DNA sequencing reactions
• Understands and operates a variety of analytical laboratory equipment (Agilent GCMS & LCMS, and Quantstudio) and can perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting
• Exhibits a working knowledge of the laboratory information systems software and can teach it to others
• Performs work accurately and precisely. Recognizes, corrects, and documents errors when they occur
• Instructs new employees, medical laboratory students, medical students, residents, and fellows in routine procedures. Demonstrates patience and tolerance.
• Assists the lead in teaching/training, organize and scheduling in-service of new employees, medical laboratory scientist students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents as requested, and provide feedback on performance
• Performs inventory in assigned areas, unpacks, labels, and puts away supplies taking care to rotate stock as needed
• Assists in inventory management. Informs the lead well in advance when an item is getting low, helps organize the storage and proper labeling of chemicals, and verifies that the records are current and complete. Assists the lead in ordering supplies, so supplies arrive on time and to the correct location
• Communicates necessary and appropriate information to all Technologists, leads, and the manager
• Is aware of the needs of co-workers and workload issues and helps others without being asked
• Performs related duties as required

Additional responsibilities

• SME in at least one of the following laboratory systems:
• LIMS (Labware)
• EHR (EPIC)
• GCMS Preventive Maintenance
• LCMS Preventive Maintenance
• RT-PCR Preventive Maintenance
• Regulatory Compliance (CAP)
• Assay development/troubleshooting/data integrity

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of Precision Medicine and Pharmacokinetics (PK), including at least one of the following Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) theory or Pharmacogenetics (PGx) with a minimum of 2 years as a Pharmacokinetic Technologist I; or 3 years of clinical or research lab experience performing PK/TDM, molecular or equivalent high-complexity testing.
• Must be a certified Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP, AMT), Chemistry certification, or Molecular Biology certification MB(ASCP).
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Strong manual computation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment.
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Gas and Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, pharmacogenetics, experience with sample handling, and DNA extraction.
• Experience in method and assay development.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $50.27 to $75.40, which includes the per diem differential, 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, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).   

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.