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University of Washington RESEARCH COORDINATOR in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 235173
Department: DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
Posting Date: 06/11/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $5,400 - $6,500 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
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POSITION PURPOSE The University of Washington, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to support the research activities and objectives for a multi-year U19 study to assess the Interactions of SARS-CoV-2 infection and genetic variation on the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease in Ancestral and Admixed Populations. This position will work with the Principal Investigators, study team, and participating sites, to facilitate study activities.
Position Complexities: This position requires operational knowledge of the University of Washington, a firm understanding of the research process, and an ability to integrate this knowledge with research priorities to effectively manage the clinical observational study. This position is managed by and reports to the Principal Investigator of the project.
Position Dimensions and Impact to the University: This individual provides support on all aspects of this study, including administrative tasks, Human Subjects, regulatory, and data coordination.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Protocol Management - 50%
With minimal guidance implement research project procedures that meet research objectives and ensure compliance with all aspects of Institution and federal regulations. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the study, including patient recruitment and management, study data collection and management, and study administration.
Develop, document, and maintain procedures for patient registration and activities, and protocol implementation to ensure that research execution meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Coordinate and conduct study visits and activities, record and collect study data, complete data entry, maintain study source records, and resolve queries based on source documentation.
Work with Principal Investigators and participating sites to develop and implement study tools and source documents, maintain regulatory documents, and review and complete regulatory submissions to Institutional Review Boards and other regulatory and reviewing boards.
Work collaboratively with the research team to ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within the required time frames to meet research objectives and metrics. Data & Patient Management – 30%
Responsible for facilitating and tracking study visits, tests, and procedures in accordance with the protocol, ensuring billing compliance, and accurate and complete data collection, including informed consent forms and source documentation.
Obtain, abstract, and code clinical information from multiple sources (medical records, research records, etc.) for research participants in order to enter data into study specific data capture systems, and to document, assess, and report data to study investigators, sponsors, IRB’s and other regulatory authorities when applicable.
Work with monitor and sponsor to facility study site visits, and, and with limited guidance to develop and implement corrective action plans to ensure protocol adherence, and data integrity, and to resolve queries in a timely manner. Communication & Administration – 20%
A good working knowledge of the protocol, and familiarity with clinical operations necessary to manage study.
Effective and timely communication with Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, primary site, participating sites, and research subjects is an essential part of this position.
This position will independently manage all components of this project and, routinely work under specific timelines or deadlines requiring a high degree of prioritization and adaptability. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
Two years of related experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Prior experience working with patients and/or the public or healthcare providers in a healthcare setting.
Excellent communication with proficiency in English and organizational ability.
Prior experience with clinical trials preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be on site for participant visits when they occur. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.