Clinical Research Coordinator I/II

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. 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 Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of investigator-initiated clinical research studies for oncology and palliative care studies.

Responsible for Investigational New Drug (IND) submissions, Institutional Review Board submissions and documentation, screening patients for eligibility, tracking patient visits, coordinating clinic procedures, and the collection, abstracting, reporting, and quality control of clinical trial data in accordance with protocols subject to FDA oversight.  Responsible for coordination of studies and the long-term follow-up activities associated with these protocols.

 

Applicants must include a cover letter to be considered.

Responsibilities

This individual will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator(s), will report regularly to the PI on study progress, and will be required to perform their responsibilities with a high level of independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines. Uses judgment in data collection, quality control, liaison, and research coordination activities. Interacts with patients, physicians, and other clinical providers and support staff within and outside of the Fred Hutch/University of Washington system. The ability to work across Fred Hutch and University of Washington will be critical.

The ideal candidate will be able to address the full set of responsibilities in this listing and commit to a 1.0 FTE position. This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

 

DUTIES BY CATEGORY

 

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 Principal Investigator (PI) with protocol and other study material development and revision and aid in statistical analysis

Recruitment and Enrollment:

• Liaise with Fred Hutch clinical and administrative teams to identify appropriate and effective recruitment pathways
• Review study candidates’ medical records for study eligibility
• Ensure informed consent, initiate patient enrollment, and ensure accurate enrollment records are maintained

Education:

• Educate clinical teams, co-investigators, ancillary departments, and patients to ensure safe and accurate protocol implementation
• Function as a protocol liaison with clinical teams, patients, and when necessary, other institutions or drug companies

Protocol Implementation:

• Because the nature of the clinical study may vary within this job, the CRC must be capable of moving seamlessly between different protocols
• Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, which may include data collection tools, study reference materials, and study specific orders. Revise and utilize tools as necessary to fulfill the aims of the clinical trial
• Initiate scheduling of patient clinic visits, and on-going study