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Req #: 234310

Department: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE: ALLERGY & ID

Posting Date: 05/17/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,676 - $7,800 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

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POSITION PURPOSE
The UW Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (DAID) has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Coordinator (E S 7). This position will support the Chu Lab in the clinical research portion for several large-scale studies of the epidemiology and transmission of respiratory pathogens in the Seattle area. We are seeking someone who is excited about the opportunity of working in a fast -paced environment, and who has resourcefulness, independent problem solving, excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to negotiate and communicate priorities

Position Complexities: This role will assist the UW Division of Allergy and Infectious Disease faculty with a variety of tasks including for participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection and management, aiding in the development of protocols, and biospecimen tracking. This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal oversight and the skills to prioritize activities and multi-task to complete multiple scopes of work without benefit of written policies or procedures. This research will be housed in the Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and has the potential to make substantial impact to the understanding of respiratory pathogens in the Pacific Northwest.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University: The University of Washington is committed to research that utilizes epidemiologic studies to further general understanding and knowledge surrounding incidence, prevalence, risk factors and prevention of infectious diseases including influenza and SARS-CoV-2. The Chu Lab, part of the Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has a history of running multiple large scale studies that have contributed greatly to repertoire on RSV/influenza and, more recently, SARS-CoV-2 research. This position will be participant facing and will include interactions with University of Washington clinicians as well as external collaborating groups, and will make a significant contribution to meeting project goals and adding to the growing field of infectious disease research. The purpose of the Research Coordinator (RC) position is to assist with the development, oversight and execution of investigator-driven clinical research studies. The RC will be directly supervised by the Program Manager with minimal supervision in performing assignments. This position will work closely with other Research Coordinators, Regulatory Coordinators, collaborators and study stakeholders to execute this research program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Study Coordination: 50%

• Recruit human subjects for research studies, explain purposes of research study, obtain informed consent, and assist with scheduling and tracking of study visits.

• Manage day-to-day research study visits including facilitating blood draws with clinics, recording and inputting participant clinical data, transporting biospecimen samples between clinical areas and laboratory, and maintaining enrollment supply inventory.

• Design, create and revise research instruments as necessary to ensure quality data that correlates with research objectives.

• Coordinates multiple data collection efforts for one or more research projects which may include other collaborating agencies or institutions.

• Develop and manage interim reports for principal investigators, industry sponsors and institutional review board to ensure that each project is moving toward timely completion.

• Act as a liaison for complex regulatory or compliance matters.

• Initiate and establish contact with external contacts, agencies, providers and/or study sponsors as dictated by the needs of the research study and in coordination with the PI and project manager and provide referral services to participants.

• Implement investigative research protocols and monitor adherence to protocol; troubleshoot and resolve problems such as deviation from protocol requirements.

• Abstract technical or medical data from medical records. Enter data from research data collection instruments into computer database; assist with data management functions.

• Collect data in a variety of settings as dictated by research study; Audit preparation and facilitation (internal or sponsor initiated).

• Maintain internal study documentation of training and manage all documents for study monitoring visits and audits.Protocol Development & Updates: 20%

• In collaboration with team members, and under the guidance of the I and project manager, develop and execute clinical protocols necessary to test the hypotheses of the research studies.

• Complete case report forms – promote consistent data capture and successful statistical analysis.

• Adverse events collection/reporting for reporting to IRB, FDA, other fed agencies, sponsors, clinical trials.gov.

• Develop forms, questionnaires, and clinic procedures for collecting and summarizing observations and data.

• Provide feedback on study procedures and methodology to continue improving and streamlining the study protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Revise study materials and protocol as needed to align with new study design changes throughout the study period.

• Perform routine data quality control measures to ensure study data is accurate and up to date.Participant Communications and recruitment and oversight of human subjects/participants; specimen processing, storage, tracking: 20%

• Consult with co-investigators on appropriate management of participant problems and concerns.

• Develop plans for subject retention.

• Specimen processing as needed, storage, and tracking of specimens.

• Field and respond to study questions or troubleshooting around research activities via email, phone and text.

• Send out surveys to study participants.

• Maintain copies of regulatory documents (IRB) and personnel training verifications and other certifications. Assure compliance with regulations.

• Scheduling of subjects and sending reminders of appointments. Monitoring of subjects to maintain adherence to protocol.External Team Communication & Collaboration: 10%

• Participate and represent UW in study-related meetings and conference calls, often with investigators and research coordinators from multiple institutions and clinics.

• Liaise with study partners including the Translational Research Unit, Institute for Systems Biology, NYU Langone, and Duke.

• Liaise with collaborating groups regarding collection and handoff of study samples. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, epidemiology, or a science related field. Equivalent experience can substitute for degree requirement. At least two year of experience to including:

• Prior experience in clinical research, laboratory research, or project coordination.

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

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or equivalent in a science related field.

• Experience with quantitative data management and analysis with related statistical software packages.

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

• Knowledge and prior experience with study coordination in an academic environment.

• Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process including developing protocols and working with the IRB for approvals. Application Process: The application process 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 access 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.

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.