RESEARCH COORDINATOR Job at University of Washington
Benefits:
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.
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.
The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator.
The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Our mission is to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 380 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 130 countries with our deepest ties in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mozambique, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua.
At the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The Department recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. The Department encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff, faculty and students including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability and age. The Department strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
The University of Washington International Clinical Research Center (ICRC) was established within the Department of Global Health in 2007. The Center currently has nineteen productive faculty members, approximately 35 highly competent staff who specialize in study operations, regulatory affairs, data management and analysis, and specimen repository operations. The overarching goals of the ICRC are to: 1) Conduct clinical and implementation research on HIV and other infectious diseases of public health significance, 2) Evaluate interventions to reduce the burden of disease, 3) Conduct observational analyses and translational research on pathogenesis and new intervention targets, and 4) Mentor graduate students and international collaborators in clinical research.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction from the principal investigators and the Center’s Project Director, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for the following activities, including, but not limited to:
Study Operations (75%)
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with implementation partners at different study sites.
Track and report site progress from study start up through closeout and problem solve study operations and implementation issues.
Ensure all research is conducted according to all local, federal, and international regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH guidelines.) Manage and track all IRB approvals at both UW and with local sites.
Identify operational obstacles and find solutions for proper study implementation and conduct
Complete site visits and ensure study procedures are being implemented as stated in protocol, and identify and escalate issues, as needed.
Liaise with other internal teams to ensure all components of the study are moving forward and follow overall study timeline.
Lead internal study operations meetings.
Perform other related duties as required to keep the studies moving forward and on track.
Protocol implementation (25%)
Develop study materials with a team including consent forms, Case Report Forms, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Manual of Operations (MoPs), etc.
Establish site activation plans and track site progress in fulfilling site activation requirements.
Review and approve site study start up materials, including consent forms and SOPs.
Create study training materials and conduct study training, as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field with at least two to three years applicable experience required; relevant experience can substitute for education.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Meticulous organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task and work independently and Effectively in large, complex, multi-departmental, cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, flexibility, and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced, changing, deadline. Driven environment.
Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills with proven ability for effective cross-cultural
Communication.
Demonstration of excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
When safe to do so, must be willing to travel to international research sites 2-4 times per year or as needed.
Must be able to participate in meetings outside usual work hours to accommodate schedules of partners primarily located in Eastern United States, Asia, Europe, and in Africa.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions 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 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.
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.
The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator.
The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Our mission is to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 380 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 130 countries with our deepest ties in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mozambique, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua.
At the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The Department recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. The Department encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff, faculty and students including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability and age. The Department strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
The University of Washington International Clinical Research Center (ICRC) was established within the Department of Global Health in 2007. The Center currently has nineteen productive faculty members, approximately 35 highly competent staff who specialize in study operations, regulatory affairs, data management and analysis, and specimen repository operations. The overarching goals of the ICRC are to: 1) Conduct clinical and implementation research on HIV and other infectious diseases of public health significance, 2) Evaluate interventions to reduce the burden of disease, 3) Conduct observational analyses and translational research on pathogenesis and new intervention targets, and 4) Mentor graduate students and international collaborators in clinical research.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction from the principal investigators and the Center’s Project Director, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for the following activities, including, but not limited to:
Study Operations (75%)
Ensure all research is conducted according to all local, federal, and international regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH guidelines.) Manage and track all IRB approvals at both UW and with local sites.
Liaise with other internal teams to ensure all components of the study are moving forward and follow overall study timeline.
Lead internal study operations meetings.
Protocol implementation (25%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication.
When safe to do so, must be willing to travel to international research sites 2-4 times per year or as needed.
Must be able to participate in meetings outside usual work hours to accommodate schedules of partners primarily located in Eastern United States, Asia, Europe, and in Africa.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions 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 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.
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.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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