Research Coordinator 1 (Temporary) at University of… · Shelton

Summary: The University of Washington is seeking a temporary, part-time Research Coordinator to support an ongoing research initiative focused on brain health, cognitive aging, and resilience in rural communities. This role involves participant recruitment, data collection, and coordination of study visits while ensuring compliance with research protocols. Responsibilities: - Serve as a primary point of contact for research participants, investigators, and collaborating sites - Screen, recruit, consent, and enroll participants in accordance with approved protocols - Explain study procedures to potential participants and respond to questions regarding participation - Schedule and coordinate in-person, remote, and follow-up study visits - Conduct participant interviews, assessments, and questionnaires - Coordinate specialized study procedures (e.g., venipuncture, laboratory specimen collection and processing) with research and clinical staff - Track participant progress to ensure completion of protocol-required activities - Support biospecimen collection, processing, documentation, and transfer - Build and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community partners, and volunteers - Collect, enter, and manage study data in collaboration with investigators and study staff - Maintain accurate participant records and secure electronic databases - Implement and monitor data collection tools to ensure completeness and accuracy - Manage electronic data transfers and documentation - Prepare enrollment, progress, and milestone reports for Principal Investigators and regulatory oversight as required - Coordinate daily research activities including scheduling visits, managing study calendars, and tracking milestones - Interpret and implement written study protocols with minimal day-to-day supervision to support participant recruitment, retention, and study execution - Document and maintain study policies and procedures in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines - Design, revise, and implement research instruments (e.g., case report forms) as needed - Conduct quality assurance and improvement activities to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity - Monitor study progress to ensure projects are completed within required timelines - Perform related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in health management, a scientific discipline, nursing, psychology, or a related field and one year of relevant experience in a research, clinical, or healthcare setting - Experience as a clinical study coordinator in an academic research environment with human participants (screening, enrollment, study visits) - Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams in a goal-oriented environment - Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and events - Experience with event planning and coordination - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including participant interaction and customer service - Experience with database entry, sample tracking systems, and biorepository management - Experience assembling and managing biological sample collection supplies - Bloodborne pathogen training and experience handling and processing blood samples - Experience working with ultracold freezers, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated ability to work independently in a goal-oriented research environment - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities - Experience conducting research involving human subjects - Knowledge of ethical conduct of human subjects research and IRB processes - Experience working with aging populations or in community-based research settings - Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams - Experience coordinating studies in an academic research environment Required Skills: Clinical study coordination, Data management, Participant recruitment Important Skills: Event planning, Biorepository management