Supervisor, Clinical Research

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Supervisor leads the ARISE Health Lab’s research coordination team and performs the full scope of the Clinical Research Coordinator role for the lab and other principal investigators within the Division of General Pediatrics. The role supervises, trains, and mentors Clinical Research Associates and Coordinators, and supports program development and oversight of principal investigators’ research studies. The primary project is the Rise & Thrive Study, which examines how participation in a community engagement program and an adult life skills program relates to mental health outcomes among adolescents and young adults. The ARISE Health Lab at Seattle Children’s Research Institute conducts community-partnered research on how social and structural factors shape health and well-being, with a mission to develop interventions, policies, and practices that promote resilience and reduce health disparities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of research-related experience.
Experience and demonstrated ability implementing and conducting clinical research studies.
Knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines related to human subjects and pediatric participation in research studies.
Experience training and supervising Clinical Research Associates or other research staff.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
If assigned to a department or position requiring driving, a driving record acceptable to Risk Management.
Current Medical Assistant–Registered designation by the Washington Department of Health within 60 days of employment for certain positions.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification for certain positions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a health- or social-services-related field.
Experience with the age population participating in the study and their families.
Experience conducting a structured assessment battery, including psychometric testing, developmental assessments, physical measurements, and/or actigraphy.
Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and mentor Clinical Research Associates and Coordinators.
Support program development and oversight of principal investigators’ research studies.
Lead participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners.
Oversee data collection and management, including REDCap and other databases, and ensure data quality and research compliance.
Maintain regulatory documents, support protocol implementation, and conduct routine study quality checks in compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and Good Clinical Practice.
Coordinate and lead operations with collaborating teams and sites, where applicable.
Carry out the full scope of the Clinical Research Coordinator role for the lab and other principal investigators within the Division of General Pediatrics.