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Overview: cures start hereAt fred hutchinson cancer research center, home to three nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, hiv/aids and other life-threatening diseasesFred hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancerAn independent, nonprofit research institute based in seattle, fred hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the women’s health initiative and the international headquarters of the hiv vaccine trials networkCareers start here.
At fred hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseasesWe seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problemsFred hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organizationWe are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
Collaborative data services (cds) provides scientific support to researchers at the fred hutchWe are currently seeking a spanish speaking interviewer who will be responsible for collecting data through telephone or in-person interviews with study participants, entering collected data into a data capture system, and assembling mail packets for study recruitmentThe incumbent follows strict research guidelines in accomplishing work assignmentsNon-routine decisions are referred to the supervisorThe position reports to the cds project manager.
Please note that because of the covid-19 pandemic we have suspended in-person interviews.
Job summary the research interviewer can speak and write spanish fluently, have a good eye for detail, and can work independentlyThey will report to the project managerSome independent judgment is used in carrying out responsibilities within established guidelines.
This is an hourly position to start with up 40 hours per weekMust be available monday-fridaySince the position may require translation work, these tasks could be completed remotely after business hoursThis would need to be determined based on the clients’ needs and timelinesResponsibilities:
Conduct research interviews in spanish adhering to a call script over the phone or video conference – inbound and outbound calls
Answer spanish speaking participant questions according to study protocol and frequently asked questions
Schedule in-home visits for spanish speaking washington state residents; includes confirmation calls/emails; rescheduling; communicating cancellations to the study team and other situations that could arise
Managing spanish speaking phone message line and email inbox
Follow complex data collection instruments to collect and record data according to study protocol
Data enter and verify completed data material
Transcribing recorded in-person or phone interviews using provided software
Perform light clerical duties including electronic file maintenance and mail assembly
Perform related duties as assigned
Translating study documents from english to spanish and vice versa (forward and back translation)
Transcribing recorded phone interviews from english to spanish and vice versa (forward and back translation)
Qualifications: who you are
You are flexible, a quick learner, and can adapt to new situations with ease
You possess excellent spanish and english verbal and written communication skills
You are comfortable and effective when communicating professionally with diverse groups of people
You are a discreet professional when research interview questions are sensitive or personal in nature
Qualifications
Ability to work independently and with a team
Flexible with respect to office- and home-based work
While a ba or ma degree in spanish, is preferred, we will strongly consider applicants who are bilingual in english and spanish, with a high school graduation or the equivalent
Dshs translation and interpretation certifications, ata translation certificate, is a plus but not required
Experience performing transcription is a plus but not required
Usage of spanish in a professional business setting is a plus but not required
Knowledge and comprehension of regional variations of spanish is a plus but not required
Comfortable learning new software and using microsoft applications
Ability to read and follow written instructions in spanish and english
Ability to multitask
Excellent time management skills
Organized, and able to neatly document information
Our commitment to diversity: we are proud to be an equal employment opportunity (eeo) and vietnam era veterans readjustment assistance act (vevraa) employerWe are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respectedWe 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 classWe are an affirmative action employerWe encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veteransIf due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our employee services center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
