Research Coordinator (Temporary) - Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine is hiring a temporary Research Coordinator to help manage a portfolio of STI and HIV studies in the SHC. Reporting to the PI, the coordinator supports the development and implementation of studies, with particular focus on participant recruitment, data collection, and research data management. The role works with investigators and other coordinators to define study procedures, develop IRB applications, design and revise data collection tools, analyze data, and prepare reports for internal and external partners. For some studies, the coordinator will manage datasets, produce data summaries and reports, analyze data for manuscripts, and help prepare manuscripts for publication.

The position coordinates daily activities across multiple studies and supports compliance with study protocols, timelines, institutional policies, research ethics, data security, and confidentiality. It also supports research dissemination and study administration. Work is onsite in a shared office. The role generally works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and may involve deadline pressure and managing multiple tasks concurrently. Clear communication of study information to clinicians, nursing and support staff, and patients is required.

This is a temporary position at 100% FTE. The annual pay range is $66,000 to $68,400. The UW describes its work environment as diverse and intellectually exciting and highlights opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a science-related field, and two years of relevant experience; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
• Experience creating and managing databases.
• Experience with REDCap.
• Experience with basic data analysis, reporting tools, and data visualization.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with study coordination.
• Experience conducting basic data analyses using R, SAS, and/or Stata.
• Ability to communicate study information clearly to clinicians, nursing and support staff, and patients.

Nice To Haves

• Prior research, clinical, or other professional experience with HIV/STD.
• Prior research, clinical, or other professional experience with public health surveillance data or medical records data.
• Experience collaborating with and contributing to a research team.
• Research-specific training in Protection of Human Research Subjects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Experience writing scientific manuscripts, grant applications, or technical reports.
• Experience with study recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of multiple research studies and ensure adherence to study protocols and timelines.
• Assist investigators and research teams in developing and refining study procedures.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications, modifications, and renewals, and serve as a point of contact for IRB communications.
• Recruit and screen study participants, track enrollment, and maintain study records.
• Assist with participant compensation and reimbursement in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Support research data collection and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with protocols.
• Maintain research databases, including data entry, organization, and quality-control checks.
• Assist with regulatory documentation, including IRB approvals, consent forms, and data use agreements.
• Follow institutional requirements for data security, confidentiality, and research ethics.
• Assist with basic data analysis and summarize findings using appropriate statistical or qualitative methods.
• Generate reports, tables, and figures for study updates, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation through literature reviews, data interpretation, and editing research documents.
• Support preparation of study results for presentations and funding applications.
• Help develop and maintain data collection systems, including REDCap, and assist with automated reports and standardized data summaries.
• Structure research databases for efficient data entry and retrieval.
• Prepare study findings for reports, presentations, and publications; review and edit manuscripts and conference abstracts.
• Coordinate research presentations for academic conferences and institutional meetings.
• Provide administrative support for study meetings, scheduling, and documentation.

Benefits

• Benefits information is provided through the UW benefits page for temporary, per-diem, and less-than-half-time positions.
• UW describes opportunities for professional growth as an employee benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level