Research Coordinator - Fixed Duration

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Restorative Dentistry at the School of Dentistry has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary Research Coordinator to join their team. Reporting to the Clinical Associate Professor, the Research Coordinator will help coordinate the activities of several funded projects, at various stages of study launch, data collection, data analyses, and dissemination of findings. There are also administrative tasks including assistance with grant application preparation; maintenance of websites and social media; management of team meetings, supplies and equipment, and functions; and coordination of volunteer staff. This position will help our team produce new knowledge that is in line with the mission of the UW as a scientific leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year 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.
The ability to lift 50 pounds and travel to study sites (away from Seattle) for short- and long-term study assignments with spartan accommodations.
Experience with clinical research, dental research, or public health and community-based research focusing on vulnerable populations, data management and analyses (quantitative and qualitative), social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc.), and preparing results for publication (peer-reviewed manuscripts).

Responsibilities

Manage pre-launch activities, including drafting protocols, Manual of Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and other forms as requested by funders, study documents (e.g., consent, assent, information forms, study advertisements, social media posts), and completing IRB applications.
Train and coordinate research volunteers and research assistants to support projects.
Manage launch activities, including patient recruitment; and preparing data collection protocols, case report forms, and other forms (e.g., paper, REDCap, clinical data forms, surveys).
Liaise with study team members, consultants, outside clinics, and other stakeholders.
Manage study implementation and data collection activities (e.g., scheduling study appointment dates, tracking study participants, and screening/recruiting participants).
Ensure appropriate data collection and entry, with ongoing maintenance of REDCap database and other tools.
Complete IRB reports and annual reviews and regular reporting to funding agencies; and perform other compliance duties as needed.
Manage and analyze data and prepare results for publication.
Prepare reports for funders and other needs; track volunteer activities and hours; schedule meetings and other gatherings as needed; manage supplies; manage the study websites and social media sites; and other miscellaneous activities.