University of Washington · 5 hours ago
RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT (Temporary)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.77/hr - $23.91/hr
1+ years expThe University of Washington is a leader in research and education, and they are seeking a Temporary Research Study Assistant for their Virology Research Clinic. The role involves supporting research studies on sexually transmitted infections and infectious diseases through administrative and coordination tasks.
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Responsibilities
Maintain clinic supply inventory and order all supplies
Maintain documentation of yearly equipment audits
Maintain laboratory temperature logs; perform daily temp tracking
Create specimen collection kits for study visits
Assist with packing specimens for courier deliveries and scheduling courier pick-ups
Assist with drafting study documents and composing correspondence
Collate documents, create files and study binders
Maintain records to include filing of clinic charts
Coordinate up to 3 non-industry research studies
Assist clinicians with clinical procedures, as needed
Perform Other Duties As Required
Work at the front reception desk to answer all incoming calls and greet all guests. This position is responsible for knowing ongoing research studies and front desk procedures to informatively answer questions
Check in research participants and notify clinicians that participants have arrived
Check out participants scheduling next appointments, providing participant checks and bus/parking tickets
Maintain database of all clinic participant payments and prepare departmental payment requests
Make daily appointment reminder phone calls or text messages
Receive all incoming deliveries including FedEx, campus mail, faxes, etc. Sort and deliver the parcels within the office
Screen, schedule and check-in Virology Research Clinic [VRC] patients
Qualification
Required
Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate 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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in science or health-related field and one years of clerical experience and/or research coordinator experience OR equivalent education/experience
Strong computer/keyboard skills including Word, Excel, Access
Must have professional attitude
Good attention to detail that is consistent and accurate
Previous clinical experience preferred
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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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