Developmental Scientist - Pharmacokinetics Laboratory

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Developmental Scientist is a senior level position within the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory at Fred Hutch, requiring strong technical, administrative, and leadership skills. The Developmental Scientist works independently under the guidance of and in conjunction with Laboratory Leadership in accomplishing the goals of the laboratory.

The Developmental Scientist will assist the director with the development of new clinical tests, coordination and oversight of the development and implementation of new and updated technical projects and initiatives in one or more of the following specialized areas, pharmacogenetics/omics, pharmacometrics, and/or quantitative bioanalytical method development and testing, depending on the candidate's area of expertise. Close interaction and collaboration with the director and the rest of the lab team members is required.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Development of new clinical tests
• Clinician and client education/outreach to support testing growth and clinical utility
• Coordination and oversight of the development and implementation of new and updated technical projects and initiatives within the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory, focused in one of the specialty areas, pharmacogenetics/omics, pharmacometrics, and/or quantitative bioanalytical method validation.
• Work with lab leadership to integrate new and updated procedures and protocols into the lab's routine workflow; ensure appropriate regulatory documentation and quality control and management of data.
• Form teams consisting of technologists to work on development and implementation of procedures and practices.
• Contribute directly to clinical workload; from bench level through director sign-out per credential qualification, supporting the lab's ability to meet turnaround time expectations. For example, NRCC or ABCC eligible or certified candidates may also assist with director review/sign-out of clinical cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD) in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, MD, DO, DCLS, or PharmD
• At least 4 years of experience or equivalent, including at least 2 years experience in at least one of the specific specialty areas: pharmacogenetics/omics, pharmacometrics, and/or quantitative bioanalytical method validation after the terminal degree
• Demonstrated advanced technical experience in laboratory-based method and assay development, including effectively leading test development, troubleshooting issues, and providing education in at least one of the specialty areas.
• Proven expertise in assay/testing development using at least one of the platforms - QuantStudio, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), or individual/population pharmacokinetics (popPK) modeling/ physiological-based pharmacokinetics modeling (PBPK)
• Demonstrated experience effectively working in a fast-paced, mission-driven, rapidly changing, clinical translational environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated strong initiative and leadership ability
• Mature judgment
• Excellent skills in critical thinking, problem solving and ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to interact with medical and scientific staff and senior leadership
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong math and computer skills including ability to create and interpret graphical data
• Multi-task oriented - ability to prioritize and drive multiple initiatives
• Ability to implement directions provided by management
• Ability to build, motivate and supervise a team, including ability to simultaneously provide support to multiple team members, prioritizing consistently and appropriately
• Active listening and building trust across various research, clinical, laboratory, and other teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Professional, positive attitude
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 4 years experience in at least one of the specific specialty areas: pharmacogenetics/omics, pharmacometrics, and/or quantitative bioanalytical method validation after the terminal degree
• Knowledge of CAP regulations
• Have or be eligible for HHS-approved board certification as a laboratory director of a laboratory performing high complexity testing under the CLIA '88 regulations, Subpart M, Section 493.1443

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $124,488 to $196,747 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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).