University of Washington · 6 hours ago
Research Coordinator 1
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$671K/yr - $816K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Washington's Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to manage clinical trials and support ongoing research for neuromuscular diseases. This role involves coordinating patient participation, ensuring compliance with research protocols, and preparing reports for funding agencies.
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Responsibilities
Work independently on multiple research projects without the benefit of explicit daily written policies or procedures
Interpret and apply study protocols
Assess current clinical or administrative operations to identify and establish a successful workflow for research subject recruitment and study execution
Work with multiple UW groups (e.g. Grant and Contract Services, Human Subjects Review Committee, Environmental Health and Safety, Clinical Research Budget and Billing) to ensure timely implementation of each research project and compliance with regulatory agencies within and beyond the institution
Prepare human subject applications, consent forms and progress reports as needed
Document and maintain policies and procedures for patient registration and protocol implementation to ensure that research execution meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Design, create and revise research instruments (e.g. case report forms) as necessary to ensure quality data that satisfies research objectives. Document and implement procedures for audits to assure protocol compliance and to ensure research data quality. Develop and implement corrective action plans to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity
Create and maintain study database tools. Assist with creating and performing quality assessment and improvement methods
Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within required time frames to meet research objectives
Screen for potential patients on the medical institution’s secure patient healthcare database, EPIC, and begin the recruitment process according to protocol if the inclusion criteria is met
Keep potential patients informed about the purpose of clinical trial studies during the consenting process
Assist in bio-specimen collection, processing, logging and transfer
Perform strength/pulmonary function testing, analysis, and data-basing
Prepare interim reports for principal investigators and Institutional Review Board to ensure that each project is moving toward timely completion. Assist in analyzing data to be presented at conferences or published in scientific journals
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, humanities or a related field
One year of relevant work experience to include previous work as a research coordinator, research assistant, or research scientist
Ability to work independently on multiple research projects without the benefit of explicit daily written policies or procedures
Ability to interpret and apply study protocols
Ability to assess current clinical or administrative operations to identify and establish a successful workflow for research subject recruitment and study execution
Ability to work with multiple UW groups to ensure timely implementation of each research project and compliance with regulatory agencies
Ability to prepare human subject applications, consent forms and progress reports as needed
Ability to document and maintain policies and procedures for patient registration and protocol implementation
Ability to design, create and revise research instruments as necessary
Ability to document and implement procedures for audits to assure protocol compliance and to ensure research data quality
Ability to develop and implement corrective action plans to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity
Ability to create and maintain study database tools
Ability to assist with creating and performing quality assessment and improvement methods
Ability to ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within required time frames
Ability to screen for potential patients on the medical institution's secure patient healthcare database
Ability to keep potential patients informed about the purpose of clinical trial studies during the consenting process
Ability to assist in bio-specimen collection, processing, logging and transfer
Ability to perform strength/pulmonary function testing, analysis, and data-basing
Ability to prepare interim reports for principal investigators and Institutional Review Board
Ability to assist in analyzing data to be presented at conferences or published in scientific journals
Ability to perform related duties as required
Preferred
Independent and self-motivated
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with conducting research projects
Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a scholarly and administrative team, as well as work independently
Experience with REDCAP data management system
Training and/or knowledge in ethical conduct of research with human subjects
Training and/or knowledge with study coordination in an academic environment
Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process including developing protocols and working with the IRB for approvals
Experience with OnCore clinical trials management system
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
Founder
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