Project Coordinator II - Public Health Science

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Etzioni lab at Fred Hutch develops statistical and computational tools to support evidence generation for decision making in cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. We are currently particularly focused on evidence generation around novel diagnostic technologies for cancer screening and treatment targeting. We analyze data from clinical trials, population studies, and observational cohorts to learn about the factors that drive patient outcomes and how to intervene to reduce the burden of cancer in sustainable and equitable ways. We are a team of 6 full-time researchers and have an extensive portfolio of ongoing projects and numerous national and international collaborations.

The Etzion lab is seeking applications from strong candidates for a new Research Coordinator position for the group. The position requires a highly motivated individual with a goal-oriented and self-motivated work attitude. An understanding of public health research including literature review and synthesis, along with excellent communication and management skills, will be critical for success in this position. In addition to research co-ordination and administration tasks, this position will offer involvement in an array of research studies evaluating novel biomarker and imaging tests for cancer, as well as studies involving AI and biostatistical models for precision oncology. We offer a supportive environment where continuous learning is encouraged and opportunities for growth are abundant.

Research:

Manage day to day operations of the group, interacting with group members and external collaborators as needed on an ongoing basis to maintain progress.
• Track the lab's project portfolio and work with the PI to ensure that milestones are met and publication objectives are on track
• Maintain and update lab website to ensure accurate and up-to-date information across all relevant pages.
• Perform data collection, abstraction and reporting as needed.
• Assist with literature searches and reviews, data requests, and annual progress reports.
• Organize weekly group meetings, semi-annual research consortium meetings, and annual symposia. Attend meetings, draft and edit comprehensive meeting summaries. Manage follow-through on assignments flowing from meetings.
• Make arrangements for summer interns and manage their integration into and collaboration with group members.

Administrative:

• Serve as principal assistant to the PI. Perform a wide range of highly complex, executive-level administrative support activities.
• Ensure that the PI priorities and obligations are met including but not limited to presentations, paper and grant reviews, contributions to collaborative studies, and service on national panels.
• Maintain PI's calendar.
• Manage PI's correspondence.
• Coordinate and complete travel arrangements for the PI.
• Process internal and external requests to the PI. Facilitate communication as appropriate with the group and collaborators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum two years' experience working in a clinical or public health research environment
• High enthusiasm around public health research and awareness of its important
• Knowledge of Human Subjects protections and other applicable regulations
• Collaborative and skilled working across multidisciplinary and inter-institutional teams
• Resourceful and able to solve problems, yet seek guidance when needed
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient with MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to effectively work both with a team and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to accurately abstract and summarize information from published studies
• Knowledge of how to write a research paper
• Presentation/public speaking skills/experience
• Enthusiastic to take on new challenges and learn new skills
• Capability with generative AI tools to support research inquiry
• Comfort with literature repository management tools such as endnote and Zotero
• Comfort with tools for collaboration including MS Teams or Slack

A cover letter is encouraged when applying

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $69,472 to $104,187, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).