Shared Resources Specialist I - Biospecimen Processing and Biorepository

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shared Resources Specialist I is responsible for supporting the scientific needs of researchers at Fred Hutch using the Biospecimen Processing and Biorepository (BPB) shared resource. This role involves assisting scientific researchers with performing bench-level experiments, processing biospecimens, operating analytical instruments, compiling research data, performing calculations, preparing charts, graphs and summaries, and entering laboratory data into a database. This is an entry-level position within the Shared Resources department with substantial room for growth. 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. The position hours are 9-5:30pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of education: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields; Or Associate degree and 1+ years of experience; Or GED/ High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new protocols and techniques.
Ability to learn and operate all specimen processing and repository equipment.
Understanding of the biosafety requirements related to biospecimen and lab environment.
Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented, shared resources lab environment.
Experience with MS Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, One Drive, etc).
Record keeping and database management.
Full understanding of the biosafety requirements related to biospecimen and lab environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in operation and maintenance of relevant equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform bench work as assigned including processing biospecimen from various sources for isolation and preservation of PBMC, plasma and others; DNA and RNA extraction from research samples such as whole blood, FFPE, and cell or tissue samples; manipulation and quality control of nucleic acids.
Prepares and maintains laboratory reagents and stocks.
Will learn and perform new technical skills, such as processing protocol development and coordinate study projects.
Establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with faculty and external users to identify scientific needs.
Perform basic equipment operation and maintenance. Learn to coordinate and complete maintenance on some equipment and use relevant software. Potentially review and identify new equipment needs. Assist in supply management.
Assist in developing and modifying lab protocols, training materials, and specimen handling guidelines for investigators. Learn to train users in sample preparation and submission and assist with experimental setup. May supervise work-study students, interns and lab aids.
Report or deliver results to users.
Accurately document laboratory activities.
Perform basic billing requirements.
Provide regulatory and compliance support for this shared resource.
Other duties as assigned.