Req #: 240430Department: Department of Medicine: General Internal MedicinePosting Date: 10/28/2024Closing Info:
Closes On 11/05/2024Salary: $4,054 - $7,500 per monthLimited Recruitment: Open to Department employees onlyShift: First ShiftNotes:
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. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701a11y.pdf )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 University of Washington’s Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is considered to be among the top Divisions of General Internal Medicine in the nation. The Division has a workforce of over 550, with 460+ faculty members who are known for their outstanding research, teaching and patient care.The Division conducts its activities at the UW Medical Center (UWMC-Montlake and Northwest), Harborview Medical Center (HMC), and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and VA Boise, with research sites located at multiple sites across Seattle. GIM has faculty in seven academic primary care clinics as well as in neighborhood clinics located across the Puget Sound, and manages inpatients at four Seattle area hospitals.GIM is the largest division in the Department of Medicine and includes both clinical and research functions with a total annual budget of over $110m. Faculty and staff are spread over 10+ sites around Seattle and the Puget Sound as well as in Boise, Idaho.Position Purpose:
The Division of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Coordinator. This position will facilitate investigator-initiated research projects and implement study procedures across multiple projects to test hypotheses in human subjects.Position Complexities:
This position is responsible for implementation of research policies, procedures, data collection, and assisting in developing and refining study procedures, writing protocols and documentation of procedures. The Research Coordinator will work in a team effort, functioning as a facilitator with and communicator to project investigators and senior study personnel. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and implementing study procedures with multiple entities within the University of Washington (i.e., MRI facilities, Clinical Research Units) and across collaborating study teams within UW and other institutions. This individual will work directly, in-person with research volunteers and will be responsible for the implementation of procedures and data collection for studies focusing on children and adults with obesity.Position Dimensions and Impact to the University
The position will work with investigators, collaborators (both UW and outside institutions), multiple UW entities (MRI facility, Clinical Research Units) and the research team to ensure timely and correct implementation, progress and completion of research projects.This position is based primarily at UW Medicine South Lake Union and is open to occasional telework.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Protocol Implementation (65%)
Lead Coordinator for study visit implementation on multiple research projects. Recruit, schedule, and execute study visits. Ensure protocol adherence, accurate data collection and successful completion of study visits within required time frames to meet research objectives. Adjust procedures for study visits according to contingencies that arise during the conduct of a study visit to most closely meet required study end-points
Serve as primary point of contact for research volunteers (and families)
Maintain knowledge and understanding of all active research studies to ensure regulatory compliance and dissemination of appropriate study information to research participants during the consenting process and throughout their study enrollment period.
Generate procedures and guidelines for team members to follow to ensure data collection standards; write and maintain SOPs for data entry, study visit procedures, study visit execution, and quality control procedures. Establish and maintain an up-to-date library of study team’s standardized questionnaires and research procedures.
Assist in study start-up activities for projects as lead coordinator. Establish visit day execution protocols, incorporate/establish new techniques/measures, ensure procedures and execution of visit align with scientific goal.
Establish participant-facing needs (i.e., Questionnaires, other docs) in RedCap or other for lead coordinator projects.
Serve as research team’s study visit point of contact, provide support, training and/or guidance related to study visit procedures for collaborators.
Process lab samples, ship specimens in accordance with federal and institutional biologics shipping regulations.
Complete DEXA total body scans, UA pregnancy tests, complete anthropometric measures including: height, weight, waist, hip, neck circumference, take vitals: HR and BP (via sphygmomanometer and electronically).
Ensure study participant MRI safety. Execute MRI procedures for study visits.
Serve as the primary contact for University of Washington facilities at which research studies occur, including ensuring compliance with requirements for study registration, protocols, scheduling, and/or safety certificationData/Reporting (20%)
Ensure timely data entry and double data entry into electronic capture platforms
Compile data into database(s) as needed. Collapse and/or score data as needed.
Write summary reports regarding visit results, observations, and key events and send reports to research study team and/or present summaries to research team at meetings.
Write methods for study visit procedures and generate study visit paradigm figures for publications and grant proposals.Other (15%)
Track participant payment/reporting needs across all projects on team. Assess for efficiencies and improved process within constrains of UW systems.
Order and manage study supplies and research new supplies to meet changing needs
Participate in training of new staff/team members as needed.
Coordinate meetings among project leaders and teams.
Other duties as required MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BA degree in a health sciences or related field and a minimum of 1 year of related experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Prior clinical research experience in adults and children with obesity.
Experience with MRI in a research setting
Ability to assess for study eligibility including MRI-safety, medical conditions and medications
Strong communication and time-management skills
Detail-oriented, pro-active and flexible
Ability to work independently and part of a collaborative team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Access, Outlook) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working at UW MRI facilities (DISC and BMIC)
Experience using RedCap or other software for data capture and organization
Experience with regulatory approvals and contract agreements related to data activities. Application Process: The application process 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 access 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.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
