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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Reviews

    Updated January 18, 2019
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    Gary Gilliland
    90 Ratings

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    Pros

    • "Work life balance, scope of practice, patient care" (in 36 reviews)

    • "Nice place to work, good benefits, a lot of opportunities for training" (in 31 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Food is a bit overpriced; typical salary for a non-profit organization; career advancement is limited" (in 18 reviews)

    • "Much lower pay than you'd expect, even for a part-time position and definitely much lower than it should be for Seattle's skyrocketing cost of living" (in 7 reviews)

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    1. "Progressive institution"

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      Former Employee - Postdoctoral Fellow in Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - Postdoctoral Fellow in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Excellent collaborative environment, diverse and inclusive workplace, promotes healthy lifestyle, etc.

      Cons

      Parental leave policies, especially for scientific staff need to be updated

    2. "Good Company, Great Mission"

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      Former Employee - Lab Assistant
      Former Employee - Lab Assistant
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Free access to amazing seminars and training opportunities. Beautiful campus, great facility.

      Cons

      Not a lot of perks, not even coffee where my lab was located.

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    3. "Great mission, but little chance for upward mobility"

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      Former Employee - Researcher
      Former Employee - Researcher

      Pros

      Contributing to the research to prevent and cure cancer was personally very fulfilling. Most of my team members were great to work with.

      Cons

      Tight deadlines which require over time. It is a very stressful work environment. Low chance for upward mobility.

    4. "Supportive of staff"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      continued educational opportunities, parental leave

      Cons

      location, pay to park, busy

    5. "Statistical Research Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time

      Pros

      Work-life balance. Friendly working environment in small teams.

      Cons

      Limited career growth for staffs without a doctoral degree. Below average benefit package.

    6. "Research"

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      Former Employee - Research
      Former Employee - Research

      I worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time

      Pros

      Easy and good people to work with

      Cons

      Unorganized and hard to get end goal

      Advice to Management

      Organize more

    7. "Culture"

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      Former Employee - Administrative Staff
      Former Employee - Administrative Staff
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time

      Pros

      Mission to cure cancer is admirable.

      Cons

      The most toxic and political environment I have ever experienced!!

      Advice to Management

      Take your blinders off.

    8. "Administrative staff"

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      Current Employee - Software Developer in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Software Developer in Seattle, WA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Make a different - finding a cure for cancer

      Cons

      No clear career path or advancement

      Advice to Management

      We are important too.

    9. "management problems"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time

      Pros

      The mission is wonderful. A lot of nice people.

      Cons

      IT Services Management feels immature and unstable at times, searching for their identity and still finding their legs. In this setting, one or two bad managers can do a lot of damage. Currently, an outbreak of bad management is hurting morale and causing discontent. Until this situation stabilizes, job seekers are advised to look elsewhere.

      Advice to Management

      You're on the right track. Make sure your employees are content - they have the advantage in today's job market. Identify and stop management cancers before they spread.

    10. "A lot to be done"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      Pros

      Flexible work schedule and good overall mission

      Cons

      Management sets its workers up for failure by giving them little work instruction. People are not put in positions in which to do their jobs effectively. Constant fighting between management and programmers because no overlap of knowledge.

      Advice to Management

      Hire managers with more Excel and programing knowledge