Public Health Research Assistant Jobs in Renton, WA

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.

We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Health Educator to support the Vida Study as part of Dr. Heather Greenlee’s research portfolio. This project is testing a remotely delivered, patient-centered 12-month online weight loss program among a geographically diverse group of Latina breast cancer survivors in Washington and California. 

The Bilingual Community Health Educator III will lead culturally-tailored classes to promote weight loss in Latina breast cancer survivors. The classes are based on an adapted Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum. All sessions will be held virtually online in Spanish or English. The Bilingual Health Educator will also perform health coaching for selected participants, as well as assist with participant recruitment efforts. Strong skills in communication, organization, and delivering effective health education courses are required, as well as complete fluency in English and Spanish.

This position is part-time with variable hours (5-10 hours per week) and may be performed virtually.   Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area. Classes are held in the evening, so some evening and weekend hours will be required.   

• Collaborate with Greenlee research team on curriculum and lesson planning for Zoom-held culinary and nutrition lessons.
• Practice and refine lessons, integrating feedback and coaching from team.
• Prepare and deliver all nutrition/cooking/physical activity education classes for the research study on Zoom platform, with assistance from study staff.
• Attend team meetings and report on progress and problem areas which arise.
• Report any adverse events per IRB protocol.
• Perform health coaching for all study participants.
• Assist in study recruitment by reaching out to potential participants via telephone and email.
• Work with Collaborative Data Services and Greenlee lab to consent new participants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with major study in public health, community health education, or closely allied field and two years of related professional experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with at least four years of professional experience in public health, disease prevention, and/or health promotion.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a human subjects research setting.
• Master’s or PhD in nutrition, public health, food science, or related field.
• Experience working with the Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum.
• Strong interest in diet, culinary arts, and physical activity.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with group trainings, event coordination, and community engagement.
• Experience leading the implementation and evaluation of OCOE events and projects.
• Experience with principles and methods of health education/promotion, program coordination and evaluation.
• Experience in planning, developing and implementing public health interventions (i.e. public awareness and social marketing campaigns).
• Experience working in collaborative public health initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Knowledge and demonstrated experience working diverse communities.
• Experience conducting trainings and/or making group presentations to both internal and external audiences.
• Working knowledge of healthcare resources and networks in WA State.
• Understanding and proven ability to work with communities experiencing health inequity.
• Culturally aware, demonstrate cultural humility, and sensitive to diverse populations in the Consortium’s catchment area.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to communicate information in a culturally appropriate, respectful manner to a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated high level of service delivery to internal and external partners.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
• Bilingual in English & other language of importance to residents in rural Washington (such as Spanish) may be required as determined by each department/study where job exists. (An employment post-offer language assessment will be required.)

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $31.83 to $47.73 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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).

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.