Research Coordinator 2 at University of Washington in Seattle, WA

Job Description

The Department of Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for 50% FTE Research Coordinator 2.

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for this part-time, 50% FTE opportunity. 

About This Opportunity:

Reporting to the Principal Investigator the Research Coordinator will be responsible for actively managing and conducting several funded human subject clinical projects and industry-sponsored clinical trials focused on the understanding and treatment of epilepsy. This 50% FTE position is specific to the UW Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview Medical Center (UWREC), a national leader in research and clinical care for people with epilepsy. The current position is for a new Research Coordinator to join the UWREC clinical research team in the Department of Neurology, which includes other research coordinators and a team of psychologists and physicians who serve as Principal Investigators for the studies. The position requires daily interaction with patients, sponsors, physicians, and other health care personnel, including nurses and patient care coordinators. Several projects are in progress simultaneously, with the expectation of additional projects in the future. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Management (30%)

• Help recruit and oversee recruitment of human subjects according to study protocols

• Assist in scheduling appointments, ordering tests and procedures to facilitate protocol adherence, billing compliance, and to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.

• Assist in monitoring patients and interact closely with clinical providers to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence.

• Communicate with outside physicians who refer patients to UWREC for clinical trials.

Protocol Development and Management (20%)

• Design, develop, document and maintain policies and procedures for patient registration and protocol implementation to ensure that research execution meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

• Help create Informed Consent documents that meet institutional guidelines and satisfy Institutional Review Board requirements.

• Coordinate and implement data collection including in coordination with other institutions

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports

Study Implementation (20%)

• Coordinate implementation of study procedures

• Perform some sample collection, processing, and routing

• Administer some simple bed-side cognitive tests or questionnaires.

Study Related Budget Compliance (15%)

• Communicate with investigators and research staff when financial milestones have been met.

• Monitor clinical trial budget and billing plan for patients enrolled on clinical trials.

• Work with internal partners to ensure clinical trials are performed in accordance with institutional requirements for billing compliance. 

• Assist in financial audits as necessary.

Study Start-up and Amendments to Implement Studies (15%)

• Coordinate with sponsors and UW groups to initiate clinical trials and trial amendments.

• Coordinate, help develop and implement study budget plans for new studies.

• Work with multiple UW groups (e.g. Grant and Contract Services, Clinical Trials Office, Human Subjects Review Committee, Environmental Health and Safety, Clinical Research Budget and Billing) to ensure timely implementation of each research project.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, social work, anthropology or other relevant field and at least two years of related work experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge and prior experience with human subject’s institutional review process including developing protocols and working with the IRB for approvals.

• Strong project management skills.

• Background and experience conducting research projects that met programmatic and regulatory requirements.

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

• Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a close-knit scholarly and administrative team, as well as work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic data capture software and clinical trials.

• Knowledge and prior experience with the federal grant process.

• Knowledge and prior experience working with epilepsy populations

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$65,352.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$69,996.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.