Research Coordinator 1 (Temporary)
About The Position
The Department of Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary, part-time Research Coordinator to support an ongoing research initiative focused on brain health, cognitive aging, and resilience in rural communities. This position works closely with investigators, study staff, and university students to ensure rigorous adherence to study protocols, institutional policies, protection of participant confidentiality, and the ethical conduct of human subjects research. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Research Coordinator supports all aspects of study implementation, including participant recruitment and engagement, data collection, regulatory compliance, and coordination of study visits and follow-up. This role requires strong organizational skills, independent problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple study activities simultaneously. The primary place of employment will be in Shelton, WA, with a combination of in-person, remote, and community-based work depending on study needs. Occasional travel to Seattle and local outreach events may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in health management, a scientific discipline, nursing, psychology, or a related field and one year of relevant experience in a research, clinical, or healthcare setting
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
- Experience as a clinical study coordinator in an academic research environment with human participants (screening, enrollment, study visits)
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams in a goal-oriented environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and events
- Experience with event planning and coordination
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including participant interaction and customer service
- Experience with database entry, sample tracking systems, and biorepository management
- Experience assembling and managing biological sample collection supplies
- Bloodborne pathogen training and experience handling and processing blood samples
- Experience working with ultracold freezers, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Knowledge of ethical conduct of human subjects research and IRB processes
- Experience working with aging populations or in community-based research settings
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams
- Experience coordinating studies in an academic research environment
Responsibilities
- 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
- Explain study procedures to potential participants and respond to questions regarding participation
- Schedule and coordinate in-person, remote, and follow-up study visits
- Conduct participant interviews, assessments, and questionnaires
- Coordinate specialized study procedures (e.g., venipuncture, laboratory specimen collection and processing) with research and clinical staff
- Track participant progress to ensure completion of protocol-required activities
- Support biospecimen collection, processing, documentation, and transfer
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community partners, and volunteers
- Collect, enter, and manage study data in collaboration with investigators and study staff
- Maintain accurate participant records and secure electronic databases
- Implement and monitor data collection tools to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Manage electronic data transfers and documentation
- Prepare enrollment, progress, and milestone reports for Principal Investigators and regulatory oversight as required
- Coordinate daily research activities including scheduling visits, managing study calendars, and tracking milestones
- Interpret and implement written study protocols with minimal day-to-day supervision to support participant recruitment, retention, and study execution
- Document and maintain study policies and procedures in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
- Design, revise, and implement research instruments (e.g., case report forms) as needed
- Conduct quality assurance and improvement activities to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity
- Monitor study progress to ensure projects are completed within required timelines
- Perform related duties as assigned
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
