RESEARCH COORDINATOR (PART TIME)

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Department of Medicine: Pulmonary has an outstanding opportunity for Research Coordinator.

The purpose of this position is to conduct and manage a translational and clinical research program undertaking studies that focus on the adult pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease patient populations.  The research program's prime site is the University of Washington Medical Center (ML).

This position requires experience in clinical research operations and compliance.  The candidate must adhere to guidelines and policies of the University of Washington, UW Medicine, and funding sponsors including NIH,  the FDA as well as private foundations and industry sponsors.

This position provides expertise to Principal Investigators and other research staff which is crucial to the UW maintaining its reputation as a research leader.

This is a .6 FTE position based at the University of Washington Health Sciences and UW Medical Center (ML).

The University of Washington (UW) Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is nationally and internationally recognized for its clinical and translational research programs. The division is also home to large pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease patient populations. There is a growing clinical-translational research program to answer important questions for patients afflicted by these serious diseases. Longitudinal clinical data and biorepositories have been established as tools to help answer these questions at UW. The Research Coordinator will routinely work with Principal Investigators, other Research Coordinators, Research Nurses and research teams comprised of scientists and post-doctoral trainees. Investigators in this program participate in multi-center industry and non-industry funded research.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

70% Clinical Research Operations

• This position is responsible for collaborating on implementation and ongoing operational management of clinical research trials/projects and the development of biorepositories.
• This position is responsible for subject identification and recruitment, protocol implementation, data acquisition and accuracy. Ensures accurate tracking and timely payment of study subject stipends and/or travel reimbursements.  Investigates and documents study costs for grant proposals and post-award expenditure management.
• This position will screen, recruit, and consent subjects for participation on select clinic days.  They will administer clinical survey instruments, collect and process specimens. The research coordinator will work with the principal investigators on cohort development and retention. Diligent e-mail, phone and mail follow-up of participants at regular intervals to collect follow-up data will be a key component of this position.
• This position is part of a collaborative team and input from all team members on priorities and areas of improvement is vital to ensure that the research endeavor remains an excellent and patient-focused enterprise.

30% Research Compliance

• Responsible for  IRB submissions and  direct response to Human Subjects Office, Office of Sponsored Programs and other compliance units.  Assist with developing study manuals. Identifies protocol implementation barriers and implements necessary modifications.
• This position assists with  guidance and consultation on clinical research issues to investigators both within the division and with collaborating basic science departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in public health or equivalent area of study with 3 years of experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Clinical research operations experience including project management and long range planning.
• The individual must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
• Proficiency in RedCAP data entry required and RedCAP database creation preferred.
• The individual must have demonstrated problem-solving skills, strong detail orientation and ability to adeptly manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the clinical/translational research interaction, this position must have the ability to work with various individual working styles and organizational systems is necessary.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions 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 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.