Graduate Research Assistant

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 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a graduate research associate position available through the Cancer Prevention Department. Specifically, this position is under the direction of Dr. Vida Henderson within the Division of Public Health Sciences at Fred Hutch. Dr. Henderson’s research aims to improve gender and racial health inequities by exploring multi-level barriers to cancer care and service utilization and developing and testing interventions to overcome these barriers, with the overarching goal of increasing health equity. Most of her work focuses cancer disparities and inequities, minority health, breast cancer disparities, women’s health, health communication, health services utilization, and community-engaged research. Dr. Henderson’s research uses diverse methods of qualitative and mixed methods research methodology as well as program evaluation, intervention design and implementation, and dissemination science.

Responsibilities

Duties for this position will allow participation along the entire research continuum, from study development to dissemination of results. They will work closely with Dr. Henderson and research collaborators based in both locally and nationally.

Responsibilities Include

• Help develop grant proposals
• Help prepare research materials (such as study protocols, questionnaires, educational materials, and data collection instruments)
• Conduct and oversee data collection and management; help generate study reports
• Conduct data analysis under the guidance of the PI, Co-Is, and other supporting staff
• Help prepare and submit abstracts and manuscripts for publication
• Prepare presentations, posters, reports, communication briefs, and web pages for dissemination of results
• Present research to various scientific and community audiences
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary investigators
• Assist with undergraduate or summer program mentorship activities
• Assist with meeting agendas and notetaking
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post Master’s or equivalent qualification with a background in Public Health research including health behavior research, health services research, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, mixed methods research or related subject areas.
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written skills, including academic writing skills. Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating communication across a broad range of research stakeholders (e.g., community partners, study participants, policymakers; representatives from professional bodies and civil society organizations; PIs; project managers and study coordinators; research assistants; etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain respectful, productive working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple organizations.
• Ability to think critically and synthesize complex issues to move projects forward.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Team-oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Highest standards of professionalism
• Creative problem solving
• Punctuality
• Passion for the mission of the research program
  
  

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 $19.97 to $48.08 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 (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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 Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.