Research Coordinator ; NE S UAW Research

Job Description

The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition (MET) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator 1 position within the Bjornstad Laboratory.

Housed within the UW Medicine Diabetes Institute at the UW South Lake Union campus, the Bjornstad laboratory focuses on metabolic and hemodynamic mechanisms underlying the development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Type 1 (T1D) and Type 2 (T2D) diabetes and obesity.

The responsibilities of the Research Coordinator (RC) position is to manage the development, oversight, and execution of research studies of the Bjornstad program. Under the direction of the Research Manager, the RC will have minimal supervision in performing assignments. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and utilize their resourcefulness, independent problem-solving skills, excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and negotiating skills and be adept at communicating priorities about the projects.

The RC will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, Research Manager, other Research Coordinators, Regulatory Coordinators, collaborators, and study stakeholders to execute these various studies.

This position requires operational knowledge of the University of Washington and requires in-depth understanding of the research coordination process and ability to integrate this knowledge with research priorities to implement programmatic goals. The RC will implement study protocol and procedures for several different studies; oversee the clinical research communication system pertaining to recruitment, study visits, and participant inquiries; and manage the collection of study data and specimens.

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.

Research Study Coordination (50%)

• Recruit human subjects for research studies, independently explaining the purpose of research studies and protocols and obtaining informed consent and enrollment from interested patients.
• Creating participant facing forms and databases for studies.
• Interpret and apply study protocols.
• Monitor study eligibility.
• Collect and record clinical data from a combination of electronic medical record systems review and participant study visits.
• Maintain and update databases of research subjects.
• Identify and help resolve study-related challenges such as recruitment challenges and logistical issues. Use problem solving and interpersonal skills to assist with improvement efforts.
• Track study visits and completion of research activities to facilitate protocol adherence, billing compliance, and to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
• Collect biospecimens (e.g. blood, tissue, urine) including: processing, specimen handling and storage; obtain study laboratory samples and transport, obtain biohazard-shipping certification. Remain in compliance with institution and federal regulations.
• Prepare reimbursement and donor payments for research subjects upon study completion and maintain financial records.
• Assist with other study procedures as needed.

Clinical Participant Communications (20%)

• Independently field and respond to clinical study questions or troubleshoot around research activities via email, phone and text.
• Obtain consent from participants and provide explanation of research studies
• Obtain data through interviewing subjects/patients
• Send study surveys (monthly) and updates via an electronic mailing list
• Schedule participants for study appointments.

Protocol Developments & Study Updates (20%)

• Coordinate monthly and quarterly reporting of research activity.
• Assist Regulatory Coordinator in preparing Human Subjects Division/Institutional Review Board applications and modifications
• Perform routine data quality control measures to ensure study data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist in analyzing data to be presented at conferences or published in scientific journals.
• Monitor several studies and report findings to principal investigators, industry sponsors and Institutional Review Board to ensure that each study is progressing as expected.
• Data entry - record and input participant clinical data.
• Assist with development of study protocols to ensure appropriate fit with local resources
• Create and revise study materials, either independently or in collaboration with team members, to include case report forms, standard operating procedures, study operations manuals, and other study-related materials as needed.
• Aid in the development of research analytical plans that support research data.

External Team Communications & Collaboration (10%)

• Participate and represent UW in study-related meetings and conference calls, related to multiple studies.
• Respond to inquiries from UW and external investigators regarding recruitment status, study timelines, and…