Research Assistant - Temporary

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 Epidemiology Program in the Public Health Sciences Division of Fred Hutch is seeking a Research Assistant to utilize geospatial science methods to conduct environmental epidemiology research on cancer survival.

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.

Conduct geospatial and statistical analyses and disseminate study findings through submitting abstracts for presentation at scientific conferences and drafting manuscripts to be submitted to peer-reviewed journals.
• Conducting geospatial analyses using ArcGIS software
• Conducting statistical analyses using SAS
• Conducting literature reviews on scientific topics of relevance
• Submitting abstracts for presentation at scientific conferences
• Drafting manuscripts to be submitted to peer-reviewed journals
• Assisting with development of study materials
• Other duties as assigned

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Level of autonomy: Minimal oversight, able to work independently
• Financial responsibility: None

• Bachelor's degree and enrollment in an applicable graduate program (e.g., Epidemiology) is required
• Knowledge and/or prior experience in epidemiology and biostatistics is required
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS) is required
• Experience with GIS (e.g., Esri ArcGIS) is desirable
• Highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

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 hourly pay range for this position is from $19.97 to $30.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).