RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Req #: | 169272 |
Department: | SCHOOL OF MEDICINE |
Job Location: | Other Location |
Posting Date: | 07/02/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
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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. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) is a $70M health research institute based at the University of Washington, with integrated partnerships with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children's Hospital, and more than 20 other organizations engaged in health research in five states in the Pacific Northwest region. ITHS is dedicated to speeding science to the clinic for the benefit of patients and communities throughout our region. We promote this translation of scientific discovery to practice by fostering innovative research, cultivating multi-disciplinary research partnerships, and ensuring a pipeline of next generation researchers through robust educational and career development programs.
The ITHS Research Coordination Center (RCC) is seeking a Research Coordinator to support the operations and administration of the Center.
ITHS provides support and education to help investigators improve the quality of their research and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The ITHS Research Coordination Center provides support to clinical researchers from the six health sciences schools and others across our partner institutions. The RCC provides assistance with investigator-initiated biomedical or behavioral studies as well as pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials. The RCC is designed to provide assistance to investigators with their research projects by assisting with the IRB approval process and the design and implementation of investigator initiated and industry-sponsored research protocols.
This Research Coordinator position works integrally with the Human Subjects Division, Clinical Budgeting and Billing, the Office of Sponsored Projects, and other research support departments such as Investigational Drug Services and the Translational Research Unit within the University. It also interfaces with like positions at Seattle Children's Hospital and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to create consistent and smooth processes and procedures. This position provides the opportunity to improve the efficiency and compliance of clinical research programs throughout the institutions.
The Research Coordinator interacts with numerous staff, patients, study participants, and faculty. The person in this role must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic and clinical environment, inclusive of patients, faculty, and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds. The position requires a high degree of flexibility and the ability to work in a variety of settings and locations. The Research Coordinator may work on 4-8 projects simultaneously depending on the complexity of the assignments.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Operations Support
Regulatory Support
Fiscal Support
Other duties and training as required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in a biological science, arts or health related field. Two to three years’ experience as a research professional for clinical research projects, with expertise in grant and protocol management including oversight of daily research operations.
DESIRED
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The role requires performing assignments for investigators on a temporary or limited term basis. The role also requires the ability to navigate effectively through the many regulatory rules and specific regulations within the University of Washington in order to expedite clinical research start-up and implementation. The research coordinator will be located at UWMC but may work at a variety of sites depending upon the location of a specific project. Work sites for this position may include the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, South Lake Union and UW Neighborhood Clinics.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.