Research Coordinator 3-Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$78,600 - $130,668•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kidney Research Institute in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology has an excellent opportunity for a Research Coordinator 3 to join their team. The Research Coordinator 3 will report to Professor and Director of the KRI. The Research Coordinator will provide professional level lead support for multi-funded and multi-site clinical research studies involving human subjects with kidney disease and related conditions. The RC will participate in developing research designs, data collection methods and strategies for data management. Additionally, the RC will coordinate multiple data collection efforts which will include other collaborating agencies and institutions nationally and internationally. The RC will recruit and oversee recruitment of human subjects, write and edit reports, develop and monitor reports and work with funding agencies, and train/direct the work of assigned staff in related areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant 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.
Previous lead experience with clinical trials or complex research study experience that included interacting with research human subject recruitment.
Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of complex research protocols and maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
Demonstrated ability in ensuring security and confidentiality of study materials.
Proven lead experience that demonstrated the ability to exercise a high level of competency, good judgment, and discretion in carrying out tasks, troubleshooting problems, and following through on projects to meet deadlines and study benchmarks.
Proven lead experience demonstrating a high degree of organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
Proven reliability and flexibility to work independently and function as a lead in directing the work of a diverse team.
Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to work with personnel at various levels in a cross-institutional research environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office computer applications.
Proficiency with various types of clinical data capture software.
Familiarity and experience with kidney disease and related illnesses.
Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, IRB, and related institutional requirements for the conduct of research.
Experience working with the UW, VA, and HMC setting.
Certified Research Coordinator (CCRC), Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant work experience which includes experience in a research or clinical capacity, working with patients or study participants.
Experience with phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee multiple data collection efforts consistent with the development of best practices, staying on track with research milestones.
Coordinate multiple data collection efforts for one or more research projects, which may include other collaborating agencies or institutions.
Consult with co-investigators on the appropriate management of participant problems and concerns.
Develop and manage interim reports for principal investigators, industry sponsors, and the institutional review board to ensure each project is moving toward timely completion.
Serve as a liaison between the project team and funding agencies or significant parties.
Ensure projects are executed successfully and completed within time frames to meet research objectives.
Develop plans for subject retention.
Implement investigative research protocols and monitor adherence to protocol; troubleshoot and resolve problems such as deviations from protocol requirements.
Develop forms, questionnaires, and clinic procedures for collecting and summarizing observations and data.
Maintain copies of regulatory documents (IRB and VA R&D) and personnel training verifications and other certifications.
Assure compliance with regulations.
Oversee recruitment of human subjects/participants.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing, storage, and tracking of specimens.
Oversee data entry from study visits to ensure accuracy.
Maintain contact with local healthcare providers.
Oversee the scheduling of subjects and sending reminders of appointments.
Monitor subjects to maintain adherence to protocol.
Interact with human research subjects in achieving the goals of our studies, answering subjects’ questions, and explaining research procedures and goals; administer tests and record observations.
Abstract technical or medical data from medical records.
Enter data from research data collection instruments into a computer database; assist with data management functions.
Initiate and establish contact with external contacts, agencies, providers, and/or study sponsors as dictated by the needs of the research study; provide referral services to participants.
Supervise the additional duties of research staff, such as preparing study binders, assisting with mailings and inter-office communications, and other related duties as required.
Design data collection methods and strategies for data management.
Design, create, and revise research instruments as necessary to ensure quality data that correlates with research objectives.
Assist in the development of procedures for the design of measurement instruments and scoring systems.
Develop research protocols that clearly describe research objectives and procedures necessary to test the hypotheses of the research project.
Assist in the analysis of research study results.
Directly supervise the work of assigned research coordination staff, primarily research assistants and student research aides.
Provide training/orientation, monitor time worked, and contribute to the overall organization and cohesion of various research studies across multiple sites involving various research staff, investigators, and clinical staff.