Research Coordinator 2 -- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology & Oncology

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, is hiring a Research Coordinator 2 to support clinical study coordination and central laboratory needs for clinical and translational hematology studies led by the Johnsen Laboratory. The studies investigate mechanisms underlying variation in bleeding, clotting, and blood cells. The role supports sample intake, record keeping, and the creation and implementation of protocols for a national data resource. It reports to the Johnsen Lab Research Manager and is based at the University of Washington South Lake Union campus. A hybrid telework schedule may be considered based on business needs.

The position coordinates daily clinical operations for assigned studies, participant recruitment and enrollment, eligibility screening, study visits, and protocol-specific clinical procedures. It also supports study sample collection, shipment, laboratory processing, database entry, and tracking. The coordinator may assist with laboratory assays and contribute to the design or implementation of assays, experiments, and data analysis.

The work takes place in laboratory, clinical research, and administrative office areas. Some workday travel to local affiliate locations may be required. The role involves collaboration with participants, providers, clinics, laboratories, biorepository staff, and other coordinators, and requires flexibility as priorities change. Occasional after-hours and weekend participant calls, and occasional work beyond the indicated weekly hours to meet research or grant deadlines, may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in human studies, or equivalent education and/or experience, except where legal requirements apply.
• Experience as a clinical study coordinator working with participants in screening, enrollment, and study visits.
• Experience assembling study sample-collection supplies, receiving biological samples, and following protocol schedules.
• Blood-borne pathogen training and experience handling blood samples, including processing biological samples in a BSL-2 environment.
• Experience with ultracold freezers, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen.
• Experience with database entry, sample tracking, and biorepositories.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, and REDCap.
• Fluent and clear communication in English.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, reach overhead, and walk moderately.
• Ability to multitask, remain flexible and professional as priorities change, and respond to multiple requests while determining priorities.
• Willingness to work occasional after-hours and weekend participant calls and occasionally exceed the indicated weekly hours as research and deadline needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communicator with experience working in teams.
• Experience communicating with study participants to arrange sample collection and form completion per protocol.
• Experience communicating with local providers, clinics, and laboratories to coordinate sample collection, processing, and shipping per protocol.
• Experience communicating with a biorepository team.
• Experience coordinating with other coordinators to achieve study goals under senior coordinator oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of assigned clinical research studies in accordance with regulatory requirements, GCP guidelines, and institutional policies under PI supervision.
• Oversee participant recruitment and study enrollment data and goals.
• Work with study teams and community members to develop effective participant recruitment and retention strategies.
• Review screening information, including provider referrals and medical records, and interview candidates to determine study eligibility.
• Develop, maintain, revise, and use study implementation tools, such as data collection tools, reference materials, and study-specific orders.
• Coordinate participant blood draws and study visits according to protocol.
• Communicate with participants and providers to ensure clinical procedures, lab tests, and other protocol-specific activities are completed.
• Complete requisition forms and assemble and ship sample-collection kits.
• Receive and process laboratory samples and enter specimen data into study databases and information systems.
• May assist with laboratory assays.
• Provide input into and occasionally lead the design or implementation of assays, experiments, or data analysis for the lab and collaborative projects.
• Communicate with local providers, clinics, laboratories, and the biorepository team to arrange sample collection, processing, and shipping per protocol.
• Work with a team of coordinators to accomplish study goals under oversight of senior coordinators.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits are referenced, with details provided through the University of Washington staff benefits website.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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