Work Study Biomedical Engineering Student Jobs in Seattle, WA

Office Worker I (Work Study)
Job ID
31559
Type
Regular Part-Time
Location
US-WA-Seattle
Category
Administrative Support
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.

The Epidemiology Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking a highly motivated student who is interested in gaining experience in a research environment. The candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team to implement study plans, assist in monitoring progress, and conduct daily operational work to ensure that the overall project goals of the study are met. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future in research or medicine. This position will allow the candidate the flexibility to dedicate time to coursework. The time commitment will range from 2 to 6 hours per day and will not exceed 19 hours per week. We are committed to a supportive culture of safety, trust and belonging that helps our team members achieve their personal and professional goals.

This is a work-study opening. Work-study is a college / university program that enables part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, affording them assistance with educational expenses. Applicants eligible to apply need to have the following:

Currently on or will be eligible for off-campus work-study during the upcoming academic school year.

You will be required to submit Financial Aid documentation confirming work study eligibility for off-campus work prior to interview.

A cover letter describing your interest and suitability for this position is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manual and computerized files.
• Perform photocopying, scanning, and mailing outgoing correspondence.
• Perform data entry and minimal word processing.
• Maintain supply inventory, ordering when needed.
• Assemble recruitment packets and kits.
• Deliver blood draw kits to clinic labs.
• Transport biospecimens on UW and Fred Hutch shuttles.
• Perform duties requiring more skill and/or judgment than job duties 1-7 such as: abstracting data, reviewing data for accuracy and completeness, investigating/correcting address information on returned mail.
• Perform duties requiring special training and/or department knowledge such as: simple accounting, transferring confidential patient data and coding information to be recorded according to department procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Completion of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and enrollment in an undergraduate program with work study eligibility.
• Six months of office experience or relevant experience.
• Work-study eligibility required for 26/27 School year.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and enrollment in an undergraduate program with work study eligibility.
• Six months of office experience or relevant experience.
• Work-study eligibility required for 26/27 School year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communications skills, maturity, and discretion in working with cancer patient data.
  
• Strong organizational skills.
  
• Familiarity with using computer software, including Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and cooperatively with others in a team environment.

A cover letter describing your interest and suitability for this position is highly desired.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 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).

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.