Research Coordinator 1

Job Description

The Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator 1 to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Interventional Trials Manager, the Research Coordinator will support multiple translational and clinical research studies focused on lung infection, inflammation, and immunity in the Translational and Interventional Trials Research Group at Harborview Medical Center within the University of Washington's Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

Key Responsibilities

Research Subject Screening for Eligibility and Enrollment - 50%

· Screening of University of Washington Medical Center patients through the electronic medical record (EMR) on Epic

· Assessment of research study eligibility per protocol's inclusion/exclusion criteria

· Obtainment of informed consent with research subjects or their legal next of kin

· Coordination of biological sample collection (e.g. respiratory samples, blood, urine)

· Close interaction with clinical providers to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence

· Leading the establishment of improved screening workflows in collaboration with study teams and clinical staff

· Managing study regulatory compliance, including compliance with all aspects of Institution and sponsor regulations pertaining to clinical research in human subjects

Specimen Processing and Management - 30%

· Leading processing of human biospecimens (e.g. respiratory, blood, and urine samples) in accordance with established protocols

· Tracking available human subject biospecimens in existing electronic data capture and sample management databases and confirm that all specimens have been obtained in compliance with approved consent process.

· Shipping of study specimens and obtaining research specimens from outside researchers in compliance with institution and federal regulations.

· Establishing biospecimen processing protocols as needed

Data Entry and Management- 20%

· Data abstraction from the EMR

· Data entry in study-specific electronic data capture software (e.g. REDCap)

· Organizing and tracking of samples using existing sample management databases (e.g. Freezerworks)

· Performing basic database queries to identify specimens and execute sample pulls for analysis

· Database cleaning and organization

· Preparation of basic reports for study Investigators

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 a related field and one year of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work with hospitalized patients at the University of Washington Medical Center at Harborview

• The individual must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• The individual must have demonstrated problem-solving skills, strong detail orientation, and ability to adeptly manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory skills strongly preferred (e.g. pipetting, handling human biospecimens, working in BSL2 environment)

• Clinical research operations experience preferred.

• Data management experience preferred.

• Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the clinical/translational research interaction, this position will need to have the ability to work with various individual working styles and organizational systems.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$55,944.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$90,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

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About the UW

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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 ( .

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.