RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT (Temporary)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

19h•$22 - $24

About The Position

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Medicine's Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Research Study Assistant in the Virology Research Clinic. POSITION DECRIPTION: The University of Washington Virology Research Clinic (VRC) conducts research on sexually transmitted infections and infectious diseases. We are world-renowned leader in herpes research with a mission to investigate the epidemiology and natural history of herpes simplex virus (HSV), and to evaluate new therapies and vaccines for HSV. Currently, our special areas of interest are prevention of HSV transmission, HSV vaccines, and the immune response to viral and bacterial STIs. Recently, we have enlarged our scope to include research studies of other pathogens, such as HPV, VZV, and women’s health. The clinic is also one of nine sites within the NIH Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (VTEUs) that conduct clinical trials to evaluate vaccines and treatments for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. The Temporary Research Study Assistant is an integral part of the Virology Research Clinic research team and works closely with investigators, clinicians, research study coordinators and study participants. The RSA will perform the daily administrative and coordinator tasks required to support the Virology Research Clinic.

Requirements

Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in science or health-related field and one years of clerical experience and/or research coordinator experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Strong computer/keyboard skills including Word, Excel, Access.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Must have professional attitude.
Good attention to detail that is consistent and accurate.
Previous clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain clinic supply inventory and order all supplies.
Maintain documentation of yearly equipment audits.
Maintain laboratory temperature logs; perform daily temp tracking.
Create specimen collection kits for study visits.
Assist with packing specimens for courier deliveries and scheduling courier pick-ups.
Assist with drafting study documents and composing correspondence.
Collate documents, create files and study binders.
Maintain records to include filing of clinic charts.
Coordinate up to 3 non-industry research studies.
Assist clinicians with clinical procedures, as needed.
Perform Other Duties As Required.
Work at the front reception desk to answer all incoming calls and greet all guests. This position is responsible for knowing ongoing research studies and front desk procedures to informatively answer questions.
Check in research participants and notify clinicians that participants have arrived.
Check out participants scheduling next appointments, providing participant checks and bus/parking tickets.
Maintain database of all clinic participant payments and prepare departmental payment requests.
Make daily appointment reminder phone calls or text messages.
Receive all incoming deliveries including FedEx, campus mail, faxes, etc. Sort and deliver the parcels within the office.
Screen, schedule and check-in Virology Research Clinic [VRC] patients.