Research Study Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
The Division of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary Research Study Coordinator 1 to join their team.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Research Manager, the temporary Research Study Coordinator 1 is responsible for providing varied support functions as part of NIH-funded clinical and implementation research. The Research Study Coordinator will operate out of the Patricia Steel Building at Harborview Medical Center and will include field work in the greater Seattle area. This position is funded through research grants from the National Institute on Drug (NIDA) at NIH. The Research Study Coordinator will be an integral team member whose role encompasses contacting study participants, collecting data, scheduling research visits, administering surveys/interviews to participants, and coordinating office activities and research meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Research Activities (95%):
• Recruit subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as reaching out to community partners for referrals, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
• Performs screening and enrollment study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Maintains participant tracking logs to keep track of when follow-up visits are due.
• Administer study questionnaires and measures.
• Data entry and performing periodic data quality checks to ensure the integrity of the data.
• Submit/modify IRB applications.
• Develop charter and other materials for DSMB meeting, communicating with DSMB board members.
• Maintain study documentation and IRB throughout the life of the grant and carrying out plans for data management/sharing and study close-out.
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice standards.
• Comply with study protocol and standard operating procedures.
General Office Support (5%):
• May assist in performing study administrative duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining policy manuals, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings and training, as well as coordinate and prepare agendas/minutes for research team meetings.
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.
• Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience performing work in support of clinical, biomedical, or behavioral research studies involving human subject.
Additional Qualifications
• Excellent problem solving, communication skills, and the ability to work with a team.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and flexible.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience with populations who have or are at risk for substance use/mental health disorders and related co-morbidities (like HIV and hepatitis).
• Experience with hospital and community-based programs related to substance use and HIV.
• Proficiency with R or Stata.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$45,144.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$57,252.00 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:
SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory
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 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.
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.