Shared Resources Specialist - Biospecimen Processing and Biorepository

Shared Resources Specialist I - Biospecimen Processing and Biorepository

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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 makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

• Ensure the Specialist develops a strong understanding of the fundamental science performed in BPB via SOP‑directed support.
• Perform bench work: processing biospecimens from various sources (e.g., whole blood, FFPE, cell or tissue samples) for isolation and preservation of PBMC, plasma, DNA and RNA extraction.
• Conduct cell culture, B cell transformation, mycoplasma testing, sample quantification and testing.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents and stock.
• Learn and perform new technical skills, such as protocol development, and coordinate study projects.

• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with faculty and external users to identify scientific needs.

• Operate and perform basic maintenance on analytical instruments.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance 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.
• Train users in sample preparation, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in 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; prior experience in operation and maintenance of relevant equipment.
• Full understanding of biosafety requirements related to biospecimen and lab environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team‑oriented lab environment.
• Experience with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, One Drive, etc.).
• Record keeping and database management experience.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.

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…