Supervisor, Clinical Research

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

7d•$100,110 - $150,166

About The Position

The Supervisor, Clinical Research leads the ARISE Health Lab’s research coordination team and carries out the full scope of the Clinical Research Coordinator role for the lab and other principal investigators within the Division of General Pediatrics. The role supports program development and oversight of research studies, including 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 supervisor oversees study coordination, research staff, participant engagement, data, regulatory compliance, and research operations in accordance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and Good Clinical Practice. The ARISE Health Lab at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, led by Dr. Nia Heard-Garris, advances health equity and improves health outcomes for youth, families, and communities through innovative, community-partnered research. The lab studies how social and structural factors shape health and well-being and aims to translate research into interventions, policies, and practices that promote resilience, reduce health disparities, and create healthier futures for children.

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 to implement and conduct 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 that requires driving, a driving record acceptable to Risk Management is required.
Current Medical Assistant–Registered designation from 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

Lead the ARISE Health Lab’s research coordination team and perform the full scope of Clinical Research Coordinator duties for the lab and other PIs within the Division of General Pediatrics.
Supervise, train, and mentor Clinical Research Associates/Coordinators.
Support program development and provide oversight for the PI’s research studies.
Lead participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners.
Oversee data collection and management using REDCap and other databases, 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, where applicable, sites.