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 Co-Operative Center of Excellence in Hematology Program (CCEH) at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking to hire a Staff Scientist to lead the CCEH's Hematopoietic Cell Procurement and Processing (HCPP) Core. With over 30 years of continuous NIH funding and operational activity, the Fred Hutch's HCPP Core is internationally recognized as a leader in the procurement and distribution of hematopoietic progenitor cells throughout the US and abroad. As Manager of the HCPP, you will lead and be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems and procedures in compliance with current and future guidelines. Additionally, the Laboratory Director will oversee the laboratory budget, scheduling, staffing of the laboratory, and communications with outside users. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the advancement of scientific research, outstanding communication skills, and >3 years of experience in a laboratory leadership role as exemplified by overseeing a team of technicians. In addition, candidates with significant expertise in antibody-medicated cell enrichment procedures, flow cytometry, and cell cryopreservation will be viewed as highly favorable candidates. Candidates will be offered a highly competitive salary with outstanding benefits.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the laboratory, including personnel, operations, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Oversee existing and future quality control and assessment measures in the laboratory.
• Supervise staff by providing direct oversight, guidance, and mentorship as needed.
• Plan and coordinate the work of the laboratory team to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Interpret and oversee correlative data characterizing cellular products through acquisition, enrichment, cryopreservation, and distribution.
• Supervise the input of user information, results, and correlative data into data management system.
• Assist core users with orders, special requests, unforeseen product issues, and troubleshooting of problems potentially related to provided resources.
• Work with internal and external partners to define project goals, resources, priorities; allocate and monitor effort and progress, redistribute or negotiate addition of resources as required; and ensure deliverables are completed within projected timelines.
• Assist PI with extraction, interpretation, summarization, and presentation of data for annual progress reports, biannual productivity report, and grant renewals.
• Train new staff members on laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Oversee the equipment verification and calibration through current standard operating procedures and outside maintenance programs, when appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in related science field with 3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role in a research laboratory
• Proven track record of successful management of people and projects.
• Proficiency and experience in cell cryopreservation, tissue culture, flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and cell purification techniques using autoMACS(r), CliniMACS(r), or comparable instruments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to think outside the box.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot solutions with limited direction.

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 $65,484.00 to $165,440.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.