Program Assistant III - Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory

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.

Act as liaison between the laboratory and patients, Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) donors, clinicians, other FHCC departments and outside institutions.
• Enter confidential patient and HCT donor information into the Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
• Request from the ordering provider, coordinate, schedule and monitor shipments of patient and potential donor specimens to CIL.
• Document communications with patients, HCT donors and clinicians.
• Conduct family health screenings for potential HCT donors.
• Distribute lab reports.
• Assists Lead with mentoring and guiding new Program Assistants in laboratory workflows after training.
• Performs additional lab duties including send out kit inventory and records management.
• Assists lead and management with laboratory projects that include Labco specific workflows.
• As assigned, performs other duties/ tasks delegated by lead, supervisor, manager, or director.

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Under minimal supervision, ability to use initiative and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems in accurately and efficiently
• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex healthcare environment
• Ability to establish professional relationships with patients, families, staff and providers
• Demonstrated customer service skills

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week - Mon through Fri - 8:30a-5p - Fully Onsite in Downtown Seattle - South Lake Union

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

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).