Clinical Research Coordinator I

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 record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID‑19 vaccines, Fred Hutch is a leading cancer and biomedical research center. The institution operates eight clinical care sites, offering medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, and collaborates with hospitals in five states. Our fully integrated research and clinical teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and to make life beyond cancer a reality. Clinical Research Coordinator I The Clinical Research Coordinator organizes and executes day‑to‑day operations and administrative functions of hematopoietic cell transplantation observational studies with a focus on survivorship. Responsibilities include screening patients for eligibility, tracking visits, coordinating clinic procedures, and collecting, abstracting, reporting, and ensuring quality control of study data in accordance with IRB‑approved protocols. The Coordinator also manages long‑term follow‑up activities and works under the general supervision of the Principal Investigators, performing with a high degree of independence within the scope of the study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines. Candidates will have the opportunity to work partially on campus and remotely. Responsibilities Principal Investigator Support Serve as designee of the Principal Investigator (PI) to manage the daily clinical operations of assigned research studies in accordance with regulatory, GCP guidelines, and institutional policy. Assist the PI with scheduling, taking minutes during conference calls, and creating reports. Protocol Implementation Abstract charts to collect study data and enter data into study databases. Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, including data collection tools, reference materials, and study‑specific orders, revising as necessary. Initiate scheduling of patient clinic visits and ongoing study visits, ensuring completion of clinical procedures, lab tests, and other protocol‑specific activities. Complete requisition forms, assemble kits for upcoming research visits, transport laboratory samples, and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study‑specific guidelines while tracking and maintaining research supplies. Enrollment Screen potential subjects’ medical records for study eligibility. Meet with patients to discuss studies, obtain informed consent, initiate enrollment, and maintain accurate enrollment records. Education Educate clinical teams, ancillary departments, and patients to ensure safe and accurate protocol implementation. Budget & Billing Understand clinical trial budgets and billing plans for enrolled patients. Work with internal partners to obtain and submit budget and billing information. Participate in review of charges for patients on studies to ensure billing compliance. Other Duties Administer study questionnaires. Function as a protocol liaison with clinical teams, patients, and, when necessary, other institutions or drug companies. Maintain or assist in maintaining IRB correspondence and regulatory documentation, including consent forms, continuation review reports, protocol modifications, and other study reports. Maintain appropriate source documentation and complete or assist with accurate data entry into case report forms in a timely manner. Coordinate monitoring visits and respond to queries and requests from study monitors. Identify and report adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy. Maintain thorough knowledge in the field through participation in related project meetings and symposia, reading related literature, and maintaining professional associations. Scope of Responsibility The Coordinator works under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, reporting regularly on study progress, exercising judgment in data collection, quality control, liaison, and research coordination activities. Interaction with patients, physicians, and other clinical providers and support staff inside and outside the Fred Hutch/University‑of‑Washington system, including the Transplant Clinical Service, is essential. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum one year of experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections. Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesize study conduct. Ability to apply judgment in interpreting regulations, determining impacts, and knowing when to escalat­e questions and concerns when appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences. Minimum of one to two years of clinical research or related experience. Previous experience in oncology research and clinical data collection. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem‑solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment. Collaborative focus, strong written and verbal communication skills, and computer skills. Two years of experience in a research environment with regulatory or human research protections. Knowledge of clinical trials records, procedures, and computerized data processing systems. Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to extract data from medical records. Hourly pay range: $27.01 to $38.45, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement plans, 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). Additional Information We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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