Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Fred Hutch
Job overview
The Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant at Fred Hutch supports the VIDA project, contributing to culturally-tailored weight loss interventions for Latina breast cancer survivors, impacting research on cancer survivorship and health promotion.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing study materials, culturally adapting interventions, recruiting and enrolling participants, creating data collection tools, conducting interviews, and attending research meetings to support study progress.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly pay range of $20.76 to $48.09 based on experience, plus access to a retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and prorated paid holidays.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Master's in public health or related field, be fluent in Spanish and English, and have strong Microsoft Office skills; preferred qualifications include current graduate student status, health promotion experience, and research ethics background.
Work environment and culture
Fred Hutch values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment focused on learning and problem-solving.
Company information
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a leading nonprofit cancer and infectious disease research center in Seattle, known for bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccine research.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Greenlee Lab team working on the VIDA project, collaborating with the PI and study team in a research-focused environment.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Seattle with part-time hours of approximately 10 per week, likely involving remote and in-person research activities.
Unique job features
The role is unique in its focus on culturally-tailored, adaptive interventions for Latina breast cancer survivors using the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program in a SMART trial design.
Company overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, commonly known as Fred Hutch, is a leading research institution dedicated to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. They generate revenue through grants, donations, and partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organizations. Founded in 1975, Fred Hutch has been at the forefront of numerous groundbreaking discoveries, including advancements in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, making it a pivotal player in the global fight against cancer.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, emphasizing your ability to support culturally tailored interventions like the VIDA project.
Showcase your experience or coursework in public health research, especially related to health promotion, research ethics, and qualitative data collection methods.
Apply through Fred Hutch's official career portal and also on LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches multiple review channels.
Connect with members of the Greenlee Lab or the public health research division at Fred Hutch on LinkedIn; break the ice by referencing the VIDA project’s innovative approach to culturally tailored weight loss interventions or expressing your enthusiasm for research that supports Latina breast cancer survivors.
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