Shared Resources Specialist I

About the Role

The Shared Resources Specialist I – Clinical Research Specimen Processing is responsible for supporting the needs of clinical investigators at Fred Hutch as users of the Clinical Research Specimen Processing shared resource (CRSP). This role involves assisting scientific researchers with handling and processing clinical research specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures while maintaining strict chain of custody. The Specialist will operate and maintain lab instrumentation, record and track specimen data, perform calculations, and prepare charts, graphs and summaries. This is an entry-level position with substantial room for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Support:
• Involves research support mainly under the direction of the Supervisor or higher-level laboratory personnel.
• Performs bench work as assigned including processing clinical research specimens (e.g., blood tissue, urine, etc.) for fractionation and preservation (e.g., plasma/serum, PBMC, slides, etc.).
• Ships processed specimens to central labs and collaborators.
• Will learn and perform new technical skills.
• Research Development:
• Establishes and maintains positive, collaborative working relationships with faculty and external users to identify scientific needs.
• Equipment Oversight:
• Performs basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Learns to coordinate and complete maintenance on some equipment and use relevant software.
• Potentially reviews and identifies new equipment needs.
• Assists in supply management.
• Training and Education:
• Assists in developing SOPs, training materials, and specimen handling guidelines for investigators.
• May supervise work-study students, interns, and lab aides.
• Administrative Tasks:
• Reports or delivers results to users.
• Accurately documents laboratory activities and maintains laboratory records.
• Compiles data on experiments and assays.
• Performs basic billing requirements.
• Regulatory and Compliance:
• Provides regulatory and compliance support for this shared resource.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Routine Shift: Mon-Fri, 11 am - 7:30 pm with a rotating closing shift requirement (once every 5-6 weeks), 1:30 pm - 10 pm.
• Software: MS Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, etc.).

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in any field of education.
• Associate Degree and 1+ years of experience.
• GED/High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new protocols and techniques.
• Ability to learn and operate all specimen processing equipment in accordance with biosafety standards.
• Basic understanding of GxP (e.g., GLP, GCP, GCLP, or GMP).
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Capable of accurate record keeping and data entry.