Senior Clinical Technologist, Certified - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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 Senior Clinical Technologist (aka lead or coordinator) independently performs lab tests and processes on patient samples or products which involves analytical instruments. The role provides training to others, leads projects, and supports laboratory operations. Each Senior Clinical Technologist is the primary team member responsible for the day-to-day technical oversight of their assigned area or bench.

 

Role may be based at South Lake Union with oversight at the community sites requiring travel 3-5 days per week. 

• Fred Hutch at Evergreen Health, 12040 NE 128th St, Suite Silver 1600, Kirkland, WA  98034

• Fred Hutch Peninsula Clinic, 19917 Seventh Ave. NE, Suite 100, Poulsbo WA 98370

• Fred Hutch at Overlake Cancer Center, 1135 116th Ave NE, Suite 250, Bellevue, WA 98004

Responsibilities:

• Performs all the primary responsibilities of a Clinical Technologist
• Provides new laboratory staff orientation, training, and competency assessments
• Initiates or leads projects
• Primary responsibility for quality control troubleshooting, set-up (i.e. new lots), and maintenance/review in assigned area
• Primary oversight of instrument operations including managing required maintenance, complex troubleshooting, supply management, and regulatory compliance in assigned area
• Primary responsibility for management of CAP requirements associated with assigned area
• Develop policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science.

• 4 years of accumulated laboratory experience, including 1 year training and experience in the designated discipline or area of service.

• At least 1 year of previous experience in a lead/senior tech/coordinator role or above (i.e., supervisor, manager, etc., must be verified by title) in a clinical lab with a total of 2 years of clinical lab experience performing high complexity testing in lieu of 4 total years may also be acceptable.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or an equivalent certification with certified maintenance of continuing education through ASCP, AMT or AAB, required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to train students, new graduates, and experienced team members
• Ability to interpret applicable laboratory regulations
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Ability to develop and/or present content to senior leaders and other groups
• Demonstrated experience with change management, conflict resolution, and complex problem solving
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Preferred:

• Certified CAP Inspector Team Member

 

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.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $42.63 to $63.93 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.