Cytogenetics Compliance Specialist

Company: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

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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 Cytogenetics Compliance Specialist works independently under the guidance of and in conjunction with the Laboratory Leadership in accomplishing the goals of the laboratory. Senior level position requiring strong technical, administrative, and leadership skills. Oversees others in performing the work of the lab.

Responsibilities:
Take active part in development and maintenance of laboratory quality management systems to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and requirements governing clinical laboratory operations
Develop and analyze quality indicators, identify trends, report on the performance of the quality management system, monitor prevention and correction of quality deviations (CAPA).
Recommend development and oversee implementation of process improvement initiatives based on analysis of aggregate data and trends, and/or by Lab or Organizational Leadership.
Oversee development and maintenance of effective safety procedures to comply with laboratory safety regulations, ensuring safe working practices and a safe working environment.
Oversee the documentation system of staff education, training and competency to comply with solid quality management system practices
Oversee the life cycle for proficiency testing in the lab.
Qualifications:

Required:

BA/BS in related scientific field.
Typically, at least 8 years' experience in a Cytogenetics/genomics lab OR completion of a formal certified training program in Cytogenetics/genomics and 7 years' work experience
Certification as CG(ASCP)CM or MB(ASCP)CM or international equivalent with on-going documentation of CE comparable to ASCP programs
Strong knowledge of CAP guidelines
Excellent collaboration skills to bring together multiple stakeholders with varying viewpoints and objectives
Ability and technical expertise to perform Cytogenetics Senior Technologist' duties
Proven leadership skills
Advanced Troubleshooting Skills (and ability to coach others through troubleshooting efforts)
Strong ability to draw appropriate conclusions and effectively communicate findings and recommendations
Strong background knowledge of all areas of the lab (though may not have advanced technical proficiency in all areas)
Basic interview and candidate assessment skills
Working knowledge of common HR policies
Working knowledge of lab administrative operations
Working knowledge of relevant broader organizational resources and operations
Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Preferred:

Master's degree or formal post-bac education in related fields beneficial
Dual certification as CG(ASCP)CM and MB(ASCP)CM

The annual base salary range for this position is from $102,419.20 to $161,865.60 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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).

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.

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