Research Coordinator (Temporary)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Research
Posted on June 4, 2019
Req #: | 167739 |
Department: | Allergy & Infectious Diseases |
Appointing Department Web Address: | https://aid.uw.edu/ |
Job Location: | Harborview Medical Center |
Job Location Detail: | Harborview Campus |
Posting Date: | 07/01/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is Competitive. Salary is Commensurate Upon Qualifications and Experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
This is a RE-POSTING. Candidates who recently applied do not need to re-apply and are still in consideration.
This is a TEMPORARY, PART-TIME, PROJECT position. It begins Upon Hire and is expected to run through May of 2020.
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The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary, Half-Time Research Coordinator position. The position will support clinical and research projects related to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in King County, including a safety net clinic for LGBTQI persons and a study aimed at supporting cisgender men and transgender persons who have sex with men and use methamphetamine take PrEP.
PrEP Study Among People Who Use Methamphetamine
• Direct day-to-day research-related activities.
• Manage study staff, including onboarding and training new staff members.
• Draft research protocols, operations procedures, and data collection materials.
• Draft, finalize and submit IRB applications, study consent forms, study modification requests and status reports.
• Communicate with the HSD Committee Coordinators about questions and problems, as needed.
• Program study surveys and monitor data collection and management.
• Develop study materials, including recruitment and educational materials.
• Coordinate and purchase research-related supplies.
• Monitor and manage research expenditures.
• Perform qualitative research activities, including facilitating focus groups and interviewing participants.
• Perform data analyses using Excel and STATA or other biostatistical software.
• Develop manuscripts and presentations.
• Manage study team equipment: keys, computer equipment and liaise with IT support.
• Maintain confidentiality of study records.
• Manage communications with internal research team and outside collaborators.
• Obtain and document informed consent for study participation.
• Maintain professionalism and the highest standards of research ethics during all communications with participants.
• Transport specimens as needed.
• Audit research activities to ensure compliance with local research ethics standards.
• Apply scientific knowledge to generate new research ideas and strategies.
PrEP Clinic
• Provide administrative support to a PrEP clinic team located at Gay City.
• Develop data collection procedures and provide technical support as appropriate.
• Develop operations procedures.
• Coordinate and purchase clinic supplies.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Biology, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in:
• Project management and/or human subjects research experience.
• Experience collaborating with and contributing to a research team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and conduct follow-up.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Flexibility with shifting priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.
• Skills in communicating openly on sexual and substance use topics, including HIV/AIDS, addition, and mental health concerns, without prejudice.
Desired
• Masters of Public Health
• Experience conducting clinical studies with research participants
• Experience with qualitative research, particularly focus groups and interviews
• Experience working within the Seattle LGBTQ community.
• Experience working or networking with substance users, particularly methamphetamine users
• Experience with REDCap and Microsoft Access.
• Spanish language fluency.
Application Process:
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