Research Study Coordinator

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for Research Study Coordinator 1 to join their team. About this Opportunity Reporting to Jill Steiner, MD, MS, an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, the successful Research Study Coordinator will work closely with a research team led by to support a new project titled "Detailed biopsychosocial phenotyping of stress following acute cardiac events in adult congenital heart disease." This project recently received funding from the Adult Congenital Heart Association and a philanthropic donation to the University of Washington Division of Cardiology to investigate trajectories of stress (patient-reported and biomarker-reflected) following acute cardiac events related to having adult congenital heart disease and to characterize patients’ concerns and support needs around event-related stress, in order to improve patients’ mental health and quality of life. This is a 50% FTE position based at UW Medical Center Montlake. The Research Study Coordinator must have a good working knowledge of the protocol, solid understanding of UW research and clinical processes, and a demonstrated ability to independently assess problems and identify and implement solutions. This position requires comfort working independently, consistently and accurately, and compliantly. This position must adhere to guidelines and policies of the University of Washington, UW Medicine, and funding sponsors including NIH and foundation awards. Position Dimensions and Impact to the University Provides investigator support on all aspects of heart and vascular disease for investigator initiated, government, and industry sponsored clinical research studies. We support and manage Human Subjects, regulatory, and financial oversight to ensure efficient execution of studies with the highest quality data.

Requirements

Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience performing work in support of clinical, biomedical, or behavioral research studies involving human subject.
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Nice To Haves

Dependable and have strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage and track multiple duties and tasks, while working independently.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person and by phone/email/Zoom.
Experience working in clinical health research and an interest in improving patients’ psychosocial health through research.
Experience using Microsoft Office and REDCap.
Intention to stay in the position through at least June 2027.

Responsibilities

Screen medical records to determine study eligibility, recruit and consent eligible patients (in-person), lead collection of survey and electronic health record data, coordinate blood draw and clinic appointments, maintain the study’s REDCap database
Assist with arranging and conducting interviews with patients
Collect and analyze survey, biomarker, and interview data to complete this assessment.
Build and maintain study oversight and regulatory materials, assist with budgets/purchasing, prepare progress reports ahead of team meetings and check-ins with the funders