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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Reviews

    Updated May 16, 2017
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    • non-profit in terms of benefits (in 13 reviews)

    • Politics can make it difficult to move laterally (in 7 reviews)

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    1. "Project Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Project Coordinator in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Project Coordinator in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good work environment, an average level of stress, quality of day is generally very good. Go at your own pace work style.

      Cons

      I felt there were too many things on my plate at times.

      Advice to Management

      Do not overload employee!

    2. "Communications & Marketing"

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      Former Employee - Director of Content & Platform in Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - Director of Content & Platform in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Organization is poised to make incredible advancements in cancer treatments and therapies.

      Cons

      Sprawling work force and different, disparate areas of expertise make central services for Fred Hutch a challenge.

      Advice to Management

      Hire competent experts in desired areas, and let the work.

    3. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Administration in West Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - Administration in West Seattle, WA
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      awesome people, awesome reason for working there

      Cons

      traffic around the area keeps getting worse

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    4. "Good for self-starters (while it lasts)"

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      Current Employee - Staff Scientist in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Staff Scientist in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Great resources if you are in a position to use them. Some really fantastic research going on.

      Cons

      Labs are dependent on grant funding - if they go down (or if you aren't bringing in your own), you go down. Support seems lab-dependent, and things can get isolating if you aren't outgoing.

      Advice to Management

      Be more willing to support junior people (actually in practice, don't just say you do externally).

    5. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Research Technician I in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Research Technician I in Seattle, WA

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

      Pros

      Excellent company culture, interesting lectures happening all the time, dedication to learning/advancing science

      Cons

      Salary limited because it's a nonprofit

    6. "Data Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Best Place to Work and excellent work life balance.

      Cons

      I did not find any cons.

    7. "HR"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Amazing mission, great people, 401k plan amazing (contribution model - automatic 7% of your salary after one year), lots of sick leave, 15 holidays, PTO, and personal days. Great leaders/management. Parking is cheap compared to other Seattle companies. Cheap ORCA pass

      Cons

      No maternity or paternity leave. Sometime organization can feel a little outdated as far as process, technology, etc. No gym, cafetria/food is not very good (options minimal and not healthy).

    8. "Lab tech"

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      Former Employee - Lab Technician in Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - Lab Technician in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      good place to work as long as grants are available

      Cons

      Continued Lack of NIH funding in science research

      Advice to Management

      none

    9. "Great environment"

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      Current Employee - Clinical LIaision in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Clinical LIaision in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Highly intelligent, dedicated staff in beautiful surroundings. Get acknowledged for your efforts.

      Cons

      Lower wages, less retirement contribution.

      Advice to Management

      HR needs some work. What ever you do..... don't become SCCA!

    10. "Overall a great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      Flexibility
      On-going training available
      Exposure to different departments and topics of study
      Co-workers willing to help/train each other

      Cons

      Funding for labs can be inconsistent, limiting growth
      Experience within a lab dependent on PI

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