Whi Program Assistant I / Undergraduate Researcher

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.

STUDY BACKGROUND: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 1991 to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women. The WHI is one of the largest U.S. prevention studies of its kind and it is currently in its third extension. The WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), located at Fred Hutchinson, is responsible for study implementation and coordination of statistical, epidemiologic, nutritional and clinical aspects of the WHI and is responsible for data collection, management and analysis.

The Program Assistant I works independently and in collaboration with all Units in WHI to assist in accomplishing the study goals described above. The primary responsibilities of the position are general unit-wide administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent works under general supervision. Uses judgment in carrying-out routine responsibilities within the framework of department/study policies and procedures.

Job Duties

May perform some or all of the following responsibilities:

• Serve as a department/study liaison, referring non-routine issues to supervisor.
• Carry-out routine special assignments or projects.
• Perform clerical duties to include: organizing mass mailings, drafting and word processing correspondence and reports, proofreading materials, data entry, photocopying, scanning and webpage editing.
• Assist supervisor in the daily implementation of department and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or GED.
• Skills necessary generally will include: organizational skills, general office skills (i.e. typing, filing, phone skills), word processing/computer skills, and written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or special skills may be required based on departmental needs.
• One year experience in program specialty or a related field.

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 $20.53 to $29.23 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 13 days per year). 
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