Job Description

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.

Responsible for collecting data through personal or telephone interviews with study participants. follows strict research guidelines in accomplishing work assignments. Some independent judgement is used, within the framework of the data collection instrument, in interviewing study participants.

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.

This is a temporary position, 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Identify study participants through phone calls or written request for participation.
• Follow script to pre-screen potential participants over the phone or in person to determine eligibility according to study guidelines.
• Follow a complex data collection instrument to conduct in-depth and lengthy telephone or in-person interviews. (Usually twenty minutes to one hour and a half in length). Interview questions are sometimes of a sensitive or personal nature.
• Collect and record data manually or via CATI program. (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing)
• Maintain accurate log of all contacts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of counseling or interviewing experience.
• Positions which involve travel may require reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in the Social Sciences or training in Research Methodology desired.
• Native-level Spanish fluency
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to neatly document information.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.22 to $31.63 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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).

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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