Fred Hutch
Overview
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 make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Vaccine Trials Unit is a program of the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. In existence since 1987, the VTU’s mission is to improve understanding of the immunology and prevention of HIV and other infections of public health significance. Led by Principal Investigator Julie McElrath, the VTU conducts clinical trials and observational studies.
The VTU Clinical Research Nurse implements and conducts clinical research studies involving study participants for the Vaccine Trials Unit research program. The primary location for this role will be at the VTU’s clinical research site on First Hill. The primary focus of the work will involve clinical research activity for the conduct of Phase 1, 2, and 3 trials studying biomedical HIV prevention interventions (vaccines, immunoprophylaxis, etc).
The
Clinical Research Nurse
works under the overall supervision of the site Principal Investigator and other protocol-specific PIs, as well as direct/onsite supervision by the VTU Medical Director. The work will be conducted as part of a clinical research team including the VTU physicians, other clinicians, and other unit personnel.
Responsibilities
Determine participant study eligibility, obtain informed consent, and initiate participant enrollment in research studies in accordance with regulatory and GCP guidelines and institutional policy, including:
Provide a complete explanation of a study to potential volunteers to obtain informed consent
Record and evaluate medical histories as well as social and sexual histories
Draw blood for screening labs if required per protocol, and interpret the results for inclusion/exclusion criteria, as well as for medical follow-up if needed
Provide pregnancy prevention counseling, including contraceptive counseling as needed
Conduct physical exam assessments per protocol requirements
Perform clinical procedures including vital signs, vaccine administration, blood draws, IV infusions, ECGs, and physical exam assessments
For specific protocols: collect, or assist in collection of, mucosal secretions and other samples, potentially including rectal secretions, saliva, nasal secretions
Accompany participants to protocol-specific procedures (e.g., ultrasound-guided lymph node sampling) to provide research oversight and context to the clinical procedure
Maintain appropriate source documentation and complete case report forms/electronic case report forms, including protocols that use direct electronic data capture systems
Identify, assess, and report adverse events in accordance with protocol and regulatory guidelines and institutional policy
Provide relevant health education to study participants and provide appropriate referrals to community medical, social, substance use, and mental health programs if needed
Communicate with participants between study visits and help maintain participant compliance with the protocol visit schedule
Provide support for community education and recruitment with the VTU community educator, recruitment coordinator, and outreach team
Provide leadership and guidance to clinical research coordinators (CRCs) in the execution of their duties relative to protocol implementation and conduct
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
RN with at least one year of experience in a nursing specialty relevant to the hiring department
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in clinical data collection
Salary and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is from $102,419 to $161,865, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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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 make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Vaccine Trials Unit is a program of the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. In existence since 1987, the VTU’s mission is to improve understanding of the immunology and prevention of HIV and other infections of public health significance. Led by Principal Investigator Julie McElrath, the VTU conducts clinical trials and observational studies.
The VTU Clinical Research Nurse implements and conducts clinical research studies involving study participants for the Vaccine Trials Unit research program. The primary location for this role will be at the VTU’s clinical research site on First Hill. The primary focus of the work will involve clinical research activity for the conduct of Phase 1, 2, and 3 trials studying biomedical HIV prevention interventions (vaccines, immunoprophylaxis, etc).
The
Clinical Research Nurse
works under the overall supervision of the site Principal Investigator and other protocol-specific PIs, as well as direct/onsite supervision by the VTU Medical Director. The work will be conducted as part of a clinical research team including the VTU physicians, other clinicians, and other unit personnel.
Responsibilities
Determine participant study eligibility, obtain informed consent, and initiate participant enrollment in research studies in accordance with regulatory and GCP guidelines and institutional policy, including:
Provide a complete explanation of a study to potential volunteers to obtain informed consent
Record and evaluate medical histories as well as social and sexual histories
Draw blood for screening labs if required per protocol, and interpret the results for inclusion/exclusion criteria, as well as for medical follow-up if needed
Provide pregnancy prevention counseling, including contraceptive counseling as needed
Conduct physical exam assessments per protocol requirements
Perform clinical procedures including vital signs, vaccine administration, blood draws, IV infusions, ECGs, and physical exam assessments
For specific protocols: collect, or assist in collection of, mucosal secretions and other samples, potentially including rectal secretions, saliva, nasal secretions
Accompany participants to protocol-specific procedures (e.g., ultrasound-guided lymph node sampling) to provide research oversight and context to the clinical procedure
Maintain appropriate source documentation and complete case report forms/electronic case report forms, including protocols that use direct electronic data capture systems
Identify, assess, and report adverse events in accordance with protocol and regulatory guidelines and institutional policy
Provide relevant health education to study participants and provide appropriate referrals to community medical, social, substance use, and mental health programs if needed
Communicate with participants between study visits and help maintain participant compliance with the protocol visit schedule
Provide support for community education and recruitment with the VTU community educator, recruitment coordinator, and outreach team
Provide leadership and guidance to clinical research coordinators (CRCs) in the execution of their duties relative to protocol implementation and conduct
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
RN with at least one year of experience in a nursing specialty relevant to the hiring department
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in clinical data collection
Salary and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is from $102,419 to $161,865, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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