Research Coordinator 1

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

1d • $55,944 - $69,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for Research Coordinator 1 to join their team. Reporting to Dr. Justin Miller, the Research Coordinator 1 is responsible for coordinating participant-facing and operational activities for research studies focused on understanding factors associated with brain resilience. The position serves as a primary liaison between participants, research staff, and laboratory partners to support high-quality data and biospecimen collection while fostering positive long-term participant relationships. The position will support a new multidisciplinary initiative focusing on brain health, cognitive aging, and resilience among community-dwelling adults and older adults throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, humanities, health management, a scientific discipline, nursing, psychology, or a related field
• One year of relevant research or clinical experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a goal-oriented research environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience conducting research involving human subjects
• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data management systems
• Knowledge of ethical conduct of human subjects research and IRB processes
• Experience working with diverse populations or in community-based research settings
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams
• Experience coordinating studies in an academic research environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily research activities for one or more funded studies, including scheduling visits, managing study calendars, and tracking milestones
• Prepare and maintain IRB submissions, amendments, consent forms, and continuing review materials
• Coordinate with UW offices (e.g., Human Subjects Review Committee, Grant and Contract Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Clinical Research Budget and Billing) to ensure regulatory compliance and timely study implementation
• Document and maintain study policies and procedures in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Serve as a primary point of contact for research participants, investigators, and collaborating sites
• Screen, recruit, consent, and enroll participants in accordance with approved protocols
• Conduct participant interviews, assessments, and questionnaires
• Track participant progress to ensure completion of protocol-required activities
• Support biospecimen collection, processing, documentation, and transfer
• Collect, enter, and manage study data in collaboration with investigators and study staff
• Maintain accurate participant records and secure electronic databases
• Other Duties

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level