Research Coordinator (Temporary)

Job Description

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.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington Department of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' Virology Research Clinic (VRC) conducts research on sexually transmitted infections and infectious diseases. We are world-renowned leader in herpes research with a mission to investigate the epidemiology and natural history of herpes simplex virus (HSV), and to evaluate new therapies and vaccines for HSV. Currently, our special areas of interest are prevention of HSV transmission, HSV vaccines, and the immune response to viral and bacterial STIs. Recently, we have enlarged our scope to include research studies of other pathogens, such as HPV, VZV, and women’s health. The clinic is also one of nine sites within the NIH Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (VTEUs) that conduct clinical trials to evaluate vaccines and treatments for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

VRC has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Research Coordinator.

The Research Coordinator is an integral part of the VRC research team and works closely with investigators and clinicians to enroll and follow research subjects. The Research Coordinator will also work closely with the Manager of Program Operations.

Position Complexities:

Manage a portfolio of complex research studies working with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators. Work with a team to develop clinic processes based upon study needs.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:

Reporting to the Manager of Program Operations this position supports the UW primary research objectives. Position manages a complex portfolio of studies which includes grant funded and industry sponsored studies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Coordination (90%)

• Lead research coordinator for up to 5 complex clinical trials and/or research studies.

• Act as liaison with study sponsors, monitors, and partnering laboratories.

• Integral to the foundation design of clinical trials:

  • Develop clinic operations for specific studies.

  • Develop and manage specimen transfer to off-site laboratories.

  • Interpret and apply study protocols; providing administrative accountability for implementation.

  • Develop forms (e.g. case report forms) for collecting data.

  • Train other study staff in study procedures/operations.

  • Work with other study coordinators to develop specimen flow.

• Manage a caseload of study participants for duration of their participation.

• Prepare reports of serious adverse events and safety information.

• Work closely with principal investigators, study physicians/clinicians, and Research Manager to ensure compliance with study protocols.

• Assist clinicians with clinical procedures, as needed.

• Identify and recruit appropriate patient populations for research studies.

• Prepare recruitment flyers and advertisements.

• Screen and schedule study participants for visits.

• Develop and utilize database management programs to track participants in the study and assess participant characteristics and to summarize study data.

• Apply data quality controls procedures.

• Perform data entry; ensure all study-specific data entry timeline goals are met.

• Implement protocol updates and manage study deviations, working with monitors, supervisors and other regulatory entities.

• Assist with the start-up and close-out of research protocols.

• Write standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Process specimens according to SOPs and biohazard safety protocols.

• Manage lab documentation for studies both electronically and on paper.

• Coordinate transport of specimens to partnering labs both locally and nationally, following proper processing and shipment protocols.

• Coordinate maintenance of clinic laboratory equipment including daily checks and monthly check-ups.

• Oversee requests for disposal of biohazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, sharps disposal

• Process and manage flow of clinical tools in need of autoclaving.

• Manage laboratory supplies and request orders as necessary.

• Perform Other Duties as Required.

Regulatory (10%)

• Compile enrollment reports for funding agencies.

• Act as liaison between investigators and study sponsors.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field and one year of relevant 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.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong computer/keyboarding skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

• Experience developing study questionnaires using UW Catalyst and/or REDCap.

• Previous experience maintaining patient confidentiality strongly required.

• Ability to multi task with competing priorities.

• Must capable of frank, open conversation regarding most aspects of human sexuality.

• Background in medical and/or clinical research terminology strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in infectious disease and/or STD clinical research strongly preferred.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$57,600.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$66,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

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 .