Fred Hutch Cancer Center's Pharmacokinetics Lab brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine. One extraordinary group whose sole mission is the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients. Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s purpose is to provide state-of-the-art, patient and family-centered care; support the conduct of cancer clinical research and education; enhance access to improved cancer interventions; and advance the standard of cancer care regionally and beyond.

 

Every individual at Fred Hutch Cancer Center plays a unique role in supporting our mission. Our collective success hinges on each of us conducting ourselves in accord with a set of core values:

• We are patient-centered. Everything we do must be linked to our ability to deliver better, safer outcomes for our patients.
• We are innovative. We nurture an environment that fosters unconventional thinking, a passion for discovery, and the open-mindedness to invite discovery from unexpected places.
• We are respectful. We are deeply respectful of our patients, their families, and each of our colleagues who serve them in so many different and important ways.
• We are collaborative. We understand that asking for and offering help in how to do better is not just a right but among our most important responsibilities.
• We are agile. We cannot just be comfortable with change; we must embrace it as proof that we are making progress.
• We are responsible. Because our work is focused on people’s well-being, we approach it with the highest level of ethical, fiduciary, and environmental responsibility. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead disruptive continuous innovations in the fight against cancer.

The Clinical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s Pharmacokinetics Lab are highly skilled scientists who evaluate and interpret laboratory results, integrate data, solve problems, conduct research, and evaluate new test methods that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient by performing lab tests 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. Responsibilities include:

• Handles biological specimens and products; performs clinical assays and lab processes by following the Standard Operating Procedures
• Operates analytical instruments, compiles and analyzes clinical data, verifies its accuracy, and reports results
• Performs laboratory quality controls measurements
• Prepares reagents and materials for clinical procedures
• Enters patient and specimen information and results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical instruments

The Clinical Technologist II independently performs 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. In addition to the above, the Clinical Technologist II has responsilibites that include:

 

• Complete projects with minimal supervision
• Perform specialized operational duties

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR An associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training that includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination AND have laboratory training that includes completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by an HHS-approved organization, or at least 3 months documented laboratory training is each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
• Employee is expected to obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Histocompatibility Technologist or equivalent certification with certified maintenance (as required by individual certification) of continuing education through ASCP, AMT, AAB, ABHI or equivalent agency within six months of hire
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing
• Manual computation skills
• Ability to 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

In addition to the above, the Clinical Technologist II's requirements are:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Histocompatibility Technologist or equivalent certification with certified maintenance (as required by individual certification) of continuing education through ASCP, AMT, AAB, ABHI or equivalent agency. Minimum of 2 years of clinical lab or research experience.
• Shares learned information Performs laboratory quality controls measurements
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently

Preferred:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or an equivalent certification
• Gas Chromatography or Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy experience (Strongly preferred)
• Real-Time PCR System Experience (e.g., QuantStudio)
• Method Development experience (Strongly preferred)
• One year of clinical lab or research
• ASCP C or equivalent certification
• PGx experience
• Aseptic Genomic DNA Extraction experience

In addition to the above, the Clinical Technologist II's preferred qualifications are:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable laboratory regulations

SCCA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA facilities.

Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are fully remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.

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 our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.