Cancer Genomics Technologist III - Certified

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.

Perform cancer genomic laboratory procedures leading to the formation of accurate clinical reports using the International System for Cytogenetic Nomenclature Works under the direction of the Technical Supervisor (or section director as defined in CAP.GEN.
53400/CYG.
50000) with supervision from the lab operational leadership team. Displays significant independence with routine tasks and illustrates solid decision making in non-routine situations

This position will be 1.0

FTE/full-time day shift; routine weekend shift required.

• Perform benchwork, analysis, and reporting of genetic or genomic assays consistently with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Perform pre-director tech checking of straightforward and complex cases and reports in areas of high competency
• Contribute significantly to operations beyond routine testing (quality management, methods development, revising or writing SOPs, variance review).
• Assist with design and implement validation efforts or improved processes in area
• Work with members of lab management to improve operations, investigate and implement new technologies, streamline workflow strategies, organize, and evaluate QM records
• Assist with orientation and training of lab staff
• Assist with daily planning to handle workload according to available resources; make solid decisions regarding workflow in the absence of lead
• Be a resource for moderately complex technical issues within area of expertise; be able to offer guidance to proceed. For areas outside personal expertise, provide general guidance and identify additional resources
• Contribute to the continuing education of staff either through directly presenting material or investigating other resources
• Troubleshoot routine equipment or assays issues with minimal assistance
• With moderate assistance, gather and analyze data for lab use, or for potential publication
• Maintain QC and validation documentation
• Contribute to an environment of safety and focus on quality
• Perform as assigned:
• Organize and provide primary tech oversight in select processes
• Document training or competency assessments of other techs to assure all are properly trained and perform to a consistent standard
• Review specimen preparation and testing plans, communicate with clinicians regarding testing recommendation and determine compliance with Pathways algorithms.
• Instruct clinicians and staff in cancer genomic techniques, history and clinical relevance, and the genetic and chemical basis for lab procedures
• Represent the lab at Fred Hutch meetings to address interdepartmental issues, especially technical issues

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42
  
  CFR
  493.1489(b)(3)(ii). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a high complexity general supervisor in Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Pathology.
• 5 years' experience in a Cytogenetics/genomics lab OR completion of a formal certified training program in Cytogenetics/genomics and 4 years' work experience which must include:
• Cytogenetics:
  Minimum of two years of experience in clinical cytogenetics under a qualified director. Must meet the CLIA training and experience requirements for a high complexity general supervisor in Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Pathology:
  Minimum of four years of experience (including two years in high complexity testing, one of which in molecular pathology methods) under a qualified section director. Must meet the CLIA training and experience requirements for a high complexity general supervisor in…