Research Coordinator

Job Description

The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition has an excellent opportunity for a Research Coordinator to work in the Clinical Research Unit (CRU).

Position Purpose:

Serve as a senior-level coordinator and subject-matter expert overseeing the execution of multiple complex clinical research studies within the UWMDI Clinical Research Unit. Provide strategic guidance and consultation to novice and early-career investigators on protocol implementation, regulatory compliance, and institutional policy navigation. Lead all coordinator responsibilities for industry sponsored clinical trials. Design data collection methods and strategies for study tracking and data management. Train and mentor junior coordinators and research assistants.

Position Complexities:

Manage multiple aspects of a diverse variety of research studies. Take primary responsibility for leading all aspects of coordinator duties for high-priority, industry-sponsored clinical trials, including startup, regulatory submission, enrollment oversight, data integrity, and sponsor communications. Independently design and implement robust data collection tools and data management strategies to optimize study efficiency and compliance. Serve as the primary liaison between multidisciplinary project teams, principal investigators, industry sponsors, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), and other external partners. Oversee and facilitate high level communication and collaboration to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely execution of study objectives across all phases of clinical research.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:

This position will allow the UWMDI CRU to successfully coordinate multiple industry sponsored clinical studies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 40% Provide high-level leadership and operational oversight for the initiation and implementation of multiple concurrent clinical research protocols within the CRU. Direct collaboration among physicians, technicians, and research staff to align clinical activities with study protocols, including time-sensitive visit scheduling and sample shipment preparation. Ensure accuracy and integrity of

• research data through rigorous verification, audit preparation, and compliance monitoring.

• 30% Lead strategic recruitment initiatives across multiple referral sources. Ensure accurate eligibility screening in accordance with IRB and protocol criteria. Manage complex communications involving patients, study participants, research collaborators, and clinical teams to ensure clarity, compliance, and a high standard of participant experience throughout the study lifecycle.

• 20% Design and oversee the development of participant-facing materials and databases for data collection across multiple studies. Take a lead role in preparing, submitting and maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, including new applications, amendments, and continuing reviews. Ensure compliance with institutional study tracking requirements and external sponsor requirements throughout the duration of studies.

• 10% Coordinate scheduling and operational logistics across a portfolio of over 30 active studies within the CRU. Serve as a key liaison with study sponsors and monitors to ensure adherence to contractual timelines and expectations. Partner with fiscal staff to manage reimbursement workflows for participant expenses and study-related operational costs, ensuring timely and accurate financial stewardship.

Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead all coordinator responsibilities for multiple clinical research studies in the UWMDI Clinical Research Unit. Serve as a primary resource for study teams and participants regarding protocol procedures, ethical guidelines, human subjects protections and regulatory compliance. Mentor research support staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and high standards of data integrity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in a science or health related field AND four years of relevant experience in clinical research.

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in a basic science with lab experience; experience as a Research Coordinator in a clinical setting.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Office and clinic environments

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$68,352.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$69,000.00 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):

100.00%

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 proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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 .