Research Coordinator 1 - Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases

Job Description

The Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has an outstanding opportunity for Research Coordinator to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Coordinator provides professional-level support for clinical, biomedical, and behavioral research studies involving human participants. The position coordinates study implementation, participant activities, regulatory documentation, and clinical research data in support of UW Positive Research.

UW Positive Research conducts rigorous human-centered research focused on HIV treatment, HIV remission/cure, and related comorbidities and co-infections. Our work is guided by cutting-edge science, Community Advisory Board input, and partnerships with patients, providers, collaborating institutions, and community-based organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Research Study Coordination – 30%

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of multiple clinical, biomedical, and behavioral research studies involving human participants.
• Develop and verify study procedures and assist investigators with study design, protocol implementation, and execution.
• Track study activities and participant progress to ensure that protocol requirements, assessments, laboratory testing, procedures, and treatments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Identify operational or protocol-related concerns and recommend corrective action in consultation with investigators and study leadership.

Participant Recruitment, Enrollment, and Management – 25%

• Recruit, screen, and enroll research participants in accordance with approved study protocols.
• Participate in evaluating participant eligibility using protocol criteria, medical information, interviews, observations, and study-specific assessments.
• Explain study objectives, procedures, potential risks, and participation requirements to prospective participants and their families.
• Develop and maintain informed-consent materials and obtain appropriately completed informed-consent documentation.
• Coordinate participant visits, follow-up activities, laboratory assessments, diagnostic procedures, and treatment plans.
• Respond to participant questions and concerns and facilitate communication among participants, clinicians, investigators, and study staff.

Regulatory Compliance and Study Documentation – 20%

• Maintain accurate and complete regulations, Institutional Review Board, protocol, and informed-consent documentation.
• Ensure that research activities comply with approved protocols, institutional requirements, sponsor expectations, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain source documentation and other required study records.
• Assist with IRB submissions, modifications, renewals, reports, and responses to regulatory or protocol-management issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate sponsor and study-monitor visits and respond to requests for documentation or corrective action.

Clinical Data and Safety Management – 20%

• Collect, review, evaluate, and enter study data into paper case-report forms, electronic case-report forms, and other study databases.
• Review study records for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely completion.
• Evaluate and interpret collected clinical information in consultation with the principal investigator, as appropriate.
• Assess, document, and report adverse events and other participant-safety concerns in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Determine when participant concerns or clinical findings require escalation to an investigator or physician and assist with implementing approved protocol adjustments.

Program and Team Support – 5%

• Participate in research-team meetings, training activities, quality-assurance reviews, and process-improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinicians, research coordinators, community partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience coordinating clinical or human-subjects research activities.
• Experience maintaining research documentation and working in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple studies, participants, priorities, and deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with research participants from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with investigators, clinicians, research staff, and community partners.
• Ability to handle confidential medical and research information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with people who use substances or with other populations that have historically experienced barriers to healthcare or research participation.
• Experience supporting research involving HIV, sexually transmitted infections, or other infectious diseases.
• Experience with clinical or behavioral research methods.
• Experience working in a healthcare or clinical research environment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with IRB submissions, informed-consent processes, adverse-event reporting, and clinical research data systems.
• Experience working effectively with gender-diverse, BIPOC, and other historically underrepresented communities.

About the Team

UW Positive Research conducts rigorous, human-centered clinical research focused on improving medical care for people with HIV. Our work includes studies related to HIV treatment, remission and cure, comorbidities, co-infections, sexually transmitted infections, and other infectious diseases. We partner with patients, providers, community organizations, and collaborating institutions, and our research is guided by local and global Community Advisory Board input.

The team is committed to providing equitable access to clinical research and increasing the participation of communities that have historically been underrepresented in research, including gender-diverse and BIPOC populations, women, people who use injection drugs, and others who have experienced barriers to healthcare or research participation.

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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.