Research Coordinator

Job Description

RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Req #: 238461 Department: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE: ALLERGY & ID Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.chulab.org Job Location: Seattle - Other Posting Date: 09/12/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4,680 - $6,500 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: 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. 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 UW Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (DAID) has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Coordinator. This position will support the Chu Lab in the clinical research portion for several large-scale studies of the epidemiology and transmission of respiratory pathogens in the Seattle area. We are seeking someone who is excited about the opportunity of working in a fast -paced environment, and who has resourcefulness, independent problem solving, excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to negotiate and communicate priorities.
POSITION COMPLEXITIES
This role will assist the UW Division of Allergy and Infectious Disease faculty with a variety of tasks including for participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection and management, aiding in the development of protocols, and Biospecimen tracking. This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal oversight and the skills to prioritize activities and multi-task to complete multiple scopes of work without benefit of written policies or procedures. This research will be housed in the Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and has the potential to make substantial impact to the understanding of respiratory pathogens in the Pacific Northwest.
POSITION DIMENSIONS AND IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Washington is committed to research that utilizes epidemiologic studies to further general understanding and knowledge surrounding incidence, prevalence, risk factors and prevention of infectious diseases including influenza and SARS-CoV-2. The Chu Lab, part of the Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has a history of running multiple large scale studies that have contributed greatly to repertoire on RSV/influenza and, more recently, SARS-CoV-2 research. This position will be participant facing and will include interactions with University of Washington clinicians as well as external collaborating groups, and will make a significant contribution to meeting project goals and adding to the growing field of infectious disease research. The purpose of the Research Coordinator (RC) position is to assist with the development, oversight and execution of investigator-driven clinical research studies. The RC will be directly supervised by the Program Manager with minimal supervision in performing assignments. This position will work closely with other Research Coordinators, Regulatory Coordinators, collaborators and study stakeholders to execute this research program
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Study Coordination: 65%

Recruit human subjects for research studies, explain purposes of research study, obtain informed consent, and assist with scheduling and tracking of study visits

Manage day-to-day research study visits including facilitating blood draws with clinics, recording and inputting participant clinical data, transporting biospecimen samples between clinical areas and laboratory, and maintaining enrollment supply inventory

Create, maintain and update study databases. Monitor and track participant study activities and progress using REDCap, Medidata, and other software

Perform medical chart review and enter laboratory results from participant medical charts into study data tracking systems

Prep supplies and materials for upcoming study appointments

Assist in preparation of Human Subjects Division/Institutional Review Board applications and modifications

Tracking of study visits and completion of research activities to facilitate protocol adherence, billing compliance, and to ensure accurate and reliable data collection

Maintain internal study documentation of training and manage all documents for study monitoring visits and audits
Protocol Development & Updates: 15%

In collaboration with team members, develop and execute clinical protocols

Provide feedback on study procedures and methodology to continue improving and streamlining the study protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Revise study materials and protocol as needed to align with new study design changes throughout the study period

Adhere to study protocol and design

Develop SOPs with the supervision of the program manager and PI

Perform routine data quality control measures to ensure study data is accurate and up to date

Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process including developing protocols and working with the IRB for approvals
Participant Communications: 10%

Field and respond to study questions or troubleshooting around research activities via email, phone and text

Schedule participants for informed consent calls and study visits

Send out surveys to study participants

Send study updates via an electronic mailing list
External Team Communication & Collaboration: 10%

Participate and represent UW in study-related meetings and conference calls, often with investigators and research coordinators from multiple institutions and clinics.

Liaise with study partners including the Translational Research Unit, Institute for Systems Biology, NYU Langone, Duke, and WA DOH

Liaise with collaborating groups regarding collection and handoff of study samples
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or equivalent science related field. Equivalent experience can substitute for degree requirement. At least one year of experience to including prior experience in clinical research, laboratory research, or project coordination
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or equivalent in a science related field

Fluent in Spanish

Experience with quantitative data management and analysis with related statistical software packages

Training and/or knowledge in ethical conduct of research with human subjects

Knowledge and prior experience with study coordination in an academic environment
CONDITITONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The ability to multi-task and be flexible while maintaining a professional demeanor is crucial as priorities change throughout each day. May have to respond to multiple requests for information (e-mail, voicemail, fax, verbal), determining priorities.
There may be meetings or appointments over which an individual has no control that require a flexible schedule in order to accommodate, such as patient coordination needs, study sponsor deadlines, research program needs, grant deadlines, and faculty needs. This position is located in a clinical and research environment that is located at South Lake Union UW campus and the Research Coordinator will have a designated workspace.
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.

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