Research Study Coordinator

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

3d•$45,144 - $57,252•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Study Coordinator I supports clinical research studies across multiple surgery specialties in the Department of Surgery. Reporting to the Research Manager and working under supervision, the coordinator screens, recruits, and interviews potential subjects to determine eligibility; administers informed consent documents; maintains research-subject schedules according to protocol requirements; and ensures compliance with research protocols. The role maintains and updates study-specific and regulatory documentation. It may also involve literature searches, assisting with writing and editing manuscripts, presentations, and reports, and managing meeting logistics, agendas, and materials. The position is primarily based at Harborview Medical Center, UW-Montlake, and UW-Northwest, with only occasional telework. It requires flexibility for on-call duties and occasional irregular hours. This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.

Requirements

Two years of college-level coursework in a relevant academic area; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
Two years of experience performing work in support of clinical, biomedical, or behavioral research studies involving human subjects; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
Flexibility for on-call and occasional irregular hours to complete job duties.
Ability to adjust work schedules and hours based on study needs, participant availability, and clinical operations.
Ability to work in emergency department and operating room environments, including areas with variable activity levels, noise, and clinical hazards.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to and collaborate with people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and roles within an organization.
Ability to proactively solve problems and take a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
Proficiency with Epic Hyperspace or EMR systems for study eligibility screening, patient enrollment, visit association, and invoicing.
Experience in operating room and emergency department settings.
Experience with blinded study design.
Broad understanding of hospital systems, patient care, and how research projects are embedded within these settings.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Screen, recruit, and interview potential research subjects to determine eligibility.
Administer informed consent documents.
Maintain research subject schedules according to protocol-specific requirements.
Ensure compliance with research protocols.
Maintain and update study-specific and regulatory documentation.
Conduct literature searches as needed.
Assist with writing and editing manuscripts, presentations, and reports.
Manage meeting logistics, agendas, and materials as needed.
Support human subjects research activities (70%), research project coordination (20%), and data management (10%).