Req #: 237828
Department: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE: METABOLISM
Posting Date: 08/19/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 08/26/2024
Salary: $3,492 - $4,541 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: 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-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
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. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years.
The Diabetes Institute Clinical Research Unit is a research facility dedicated to the conduct of human studies of diabetes and related disorders. We provide a variety of study support services including facility and room use, research coordinator support, research nursing or mid-level provider support, blood draws, clamp services, and performance of body composition by DXA.
The Diabetes Institute Clinical Research Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a full time
RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR
(NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv).
Duties And Responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining ongoing support for clinical studies within the unit. Under the supervision of the nurse manager and the medical director, the research coordinator will follow research protocols to obtain data through interviewing subjects/patients, conducting laboratory tests, following research protocols, coordinate patient participation in medical research studies and compile and verify the accuracy of research data.
Research Study Management:
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.
Department: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE: METABOLISM
Posting Date: 08/19/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 08/26/2024
Salary: $3,492 - $4,541 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: 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-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
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. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years.
The Diabetes Institute Clinical Research Unit is a research facility dedicated to the conduct of human studies of diabetes and related disorders. We provide a variety of study support services including facility and room use, research coordinator support, research nursing or mid-level provider support, blood draws, clamp services, and performance of body composition by DXA.
The Diabetes Institute Clinical Research Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a full time
RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR
(NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv).
Duties And Responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining ongoing support for clinical studies within the unit. Under the supervision of the nurse manager and the medical director, the research coordinator will follow research protocols to obtain data through interviewing subjects/patients, conducting laboratory tests, following research protocols, coordinate patient participation in medical research studies and compile and verify the accuracy of research data.
Research Study Management:
- Under general supervision, coordinate the operations of clinical, biomedical, and/or behavioral research studies involving human subjects
- Coordinate specialized tasks with the research team such as the operation of equipment, processing of laboratory specimens, administering of treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol, assessment of patient reaction to medications and/or treatments as part of a research protocol and identification of potential adverse reactions
- Perform certain non-invasive patient oriented procedures
- Responsible for the processing and shipping of study-specific laboratory specimens
- Coordinate physician examinations and study protocol for technicians
- Assist in planning aspects of team research
- Keep study files in compliance with Food and Drug Administration's regulations
- Read, interpret and communicate protocol for clinical studies providing data on the safety and efficacy of new drugs
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families, professional or community groups and volunteers
- Maintain contact with Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, and public agencies which are involved with aspects of the research
- Maintain records of study data.
- Design data collection tools.
- Obtain and record research data in conjunction with physician and other professionals on the research team.
- Assist in preparing interim reports for Principal Investigators, Study Sponsor and Human Subjects Review Board to ensure that each project timeline is being met.
- Communicate with Principal Investigators, pharmaceutical and equipment company medical personnel in handling results of studies (progress reports, case report forms).
- Screen, recruit and interview potential subjects to determine eligibility according to specific study protocols
- Obtain informed consent
- Enroll patients in research protocol
- Explain research protocol to participants
- Respond to patient inquiries regarding protocol
- Schedule patient participation
- Coordinate all aspects of the patient's care
- Ensure compliance with research protocol
- Inform referring physicians of protocol requirements
- Perform other duties as required
- Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant or equivalent education/experience.
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with clinical research coordination, including interviewing subjects, developing protocols, and providing support to the medical team
- Experience with diabetes and related disorders
- Experience with database management and a working knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience with the UW grant approval process
- Experience with clinical trials
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.