Sponsored Research Officer I

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 Sponsored Research Officer I, Non-Federal Awards and Incoming Subawards, Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) under the general direction of the Senior Sponsored Research Officer (Team Lead), Non-Federal Awards and Incoming Subawards, provides comprehensive central support for pre-award and non-accounting post award functions and services related to the administration of sponsored projects at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch). As a part of the OSR team, the Sponsored Research Officer 1, Non-Federal Awards and Incoming Subawards provides and maintains a high level of service to and partnership with the Fred Hutch research community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in resolving pre- and post-award issues related to sponsored projects
• On behalf of Fred Hutch, with appropriate input and mentoring and within delegated authorities, exercise independent signature authority for Non-Federal grants and incoming subaward agreements, including reviewing and submitting proposals, negotiating and accepting/executing awards, determining the need for legal review and coordinating institutional policy exceptions. Ensures that negotiations of award terms protect the interests of the Hutch, its faculty and staff while balancing those interests with the needs of the sponsors.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting, explaining, and applying Fred Hutch and sponsor policies, as well as applicable regulations related to research administration issues
• Act as primary liaison with sponsors and regulatory oversight agencies as necessary, including review and endorsement of official institutional correspondence to external sponsors and collaborating institutions
• Special projects as assigned
• Represent OSR at institution-wide meetings and teleconferences and attend professional meetings and conferences of research administration societies and associations, as applicable
• Advise Fred Hutch personnel and leadership of critical and/or sensitive issues related to sponsored projects administration
• Serve as a campus resource regarding proposal and award administration for federal sponsors, and for interpreting and applying external research regulations and policies, guidelines and procedures related to the administration, management and oversight of sponsored projects and research administration
• With appropriate input and mentoring, provide sponsored project central support to Fred Hutch Researchers and Research Administrators for post-award administrative matters, including setting up sponsored projects accounts in electronic systems, reviewing and submitting sponsor prior approval requests, expenditure requests, reporting information

Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills sufficient to present and explain complex concepts, practices, policies, guidelines and procedures and their underlying principles
• HS Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience in sponsored research, grants management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in related field
• Ability to quickly analyze complex information using logic and reasoning to define problems, formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternatives and their implications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to balance tact, diplomacy and assertiveness. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among a diverse constituency.
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully as an effective part of a collaborative team environment in a complex organization
• Ability to work in a changing environment, possess strong analytic/assessment skills, possess excellent organizational skills and be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines with minimal supervision and high degree of accuracy, productivity and consistency
• Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office, including heavy use of Excel, Teams and Outlook, as well as use of Word and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Working knowledge of sponsored projects, policies, and applicable regulations and laws, such as Uniform Guidance, strongly desired
• Experience with Federal Sponsor electronic research administration systems, such as eRA Commons, Research.gov, or eBRAP
• Experience in research administration or equivalent translatable skills from related industry and/or knowledge of awards from federal agencies, especially NIH
• Experience or exposure to the use of Oracle or PeopleSoft financial systems and/or research administration products such as Huron Click, Research Ed or Cayuse
• Bachelor's degree

As a Condition Of Employment, Newly Hired Employees Must, Prior To Their First Day Of Employment

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.

Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR

Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

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 $70,817.00 to $106,225.00 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 (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff). 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 our Employee Services Center at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.