Clinical Research Coordinator III

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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 Clinical Research Coordinator III coordinates all aspects of clinical research trials except those that require medical expertise or licensure. The Clinical Research Coordinator III is a senior coordinator role on the UW Phase 1 Clinical Trial Program that supports oncology clinical trials conducted at the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium. The position will work directly with hospital, clinic and research staff in the development, implementation and management of clinical trials. The position is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing, and quality control of clinical trial data in accordance with protocols subject to FDA oversight. Responsible for coordination of long-term follow-up activities associated with these protocols. Uses judgment in data collection, quality control, liaison, and research coordination activities. Interacts with patients, physicians, and other clinical providers and support staff within and outside of the Fred Hutch/Seattle Children’s UW system including the Fred Hutch Transplant Service. This individual will work under limited supervision of the Associate Director of Clinical Trial Coordination and will be required to perform his/her responsibilities with a high level of independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional policies and guidelines. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific/medical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six or more years of experience in medical records, cancer registry, clinical study coordination or related field.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word, and experience working with databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Advanced Degree (Master’s level or higher) in the scientific/medical field.
• Clinical Research Associate (CRA) certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain familiarity with research protocols with regard to data collection.
• Research, maintain, analyze, and abstract patient clinical trial data from pre-study background (e.g., previous diagnoses and treatments) through clinical trial participation and long-term follow-up.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials and assist in screening and patient enrollment.
• Understand and interact with departments and automated systems throughout Fred Hutch/Seattle children’s/UW system to ensure timely and complete delivery of data.
• Track status of potential and active clinical trial participants.
• Manage long-term follow-up evaluations and data collection with clinical trial participants, Fred Hutch/Seattle children’s, and participants’ local physicians.
• Develop data acquisition forms and instructions for completion.
• Manage and work with computer application specialists to ensure consistency between paper and electronic data systems.
• Manage monitoring visits and quality control reviews by Sponsors or Investigators.
• Support regularly scheduled institutional monitoring visits by Sponsors or Investigators to ensure quality and completeness of data.
• Serve as a liaison and reference resource to Physicians, Investigators, other staff members, and other organizations with questions about data collection or protocol procedures and requirements.
• Manage special projects regarding data collection, analysis, output, and presentation.
• Provide input to support policies and goals of the program.
• Manage submission of reports in conjunction with the PI and Associate Director to the Human Subjects Committee, Institutional Review Board, Radiation Safety Committee, Federal Drug Administration, Pharmaceutical Companies, and other agencies.
• Liaise with Institutional Review Boards (IRB’s) in submission of protocol, study amendments, annual reporting and adverse event reporting.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• 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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees