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.
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is seeking an EHS Specialist for Biosafety. This position, under the general supervision of the Biosafety Officer (BSO), will support activities designed to provide for a safe, compliant biological research environment through inspections, risk assessments, and training programs. The EHS specialist for biosafety is responsible for various elements of the biosafety program involved in Fred Hutch’s use of infectious agents and recombinant DNA. The main duties are development, training, coordination, administration, and implementation of Fred Hutch’s Biosafety Program. This position works directly with laboratories and serves as an expert source regarding biosafety best practices, hazard mitigation, containment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations.