Research Coordinator 2

Job Description

The Department of Child, Family, & Population Health Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Coordinator position.

Working in a research team under the leadership of the Principal Investigator and the Project Director, the Research Coordinator will play a leadership role in coordinating the research activities of a new national study that builds on a previous multisite, longitudinal study. The project will recruit 468 female participants (ages 35-40) from locations across the country to complete a follow-up visit, including a physical exam, blood draw, and interviews. This new data collection will be merged with the existing database to test a series of analytical models focusing on women’s cardiometabolic health and biological aging over the life course. 

The Research Coordinator will have responsibility for segments of the research protocol, including, but not limited to, the remote assessment of participant diet, activity, and sleep-related health behaviors, playing an integral role in implementing and maintaining protocols related to all data collection, data management, and quality assurance tasks for these segments. In addition, as a part of these protocols, the Research Coordinator will assist in the supervision of staff at 10+ data collection sites across the country. More broadly, the Research Coordinator will also have responsibility for activities related to participant recruitment, scheduling, and tracking, IT protocols related to data collection and data management, as well as miscellaneous support activities necessary to maintain the day-to-day activities and overall progress of the study.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain recruitment and tracking procedures.
• Implement and maintain complex data collection procedures including interview questions, health assessments, and the oversight of biological specimen collection.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance/improvement, data management, and administrative procedures.

Conduct sample recruitment and tracking (40%)

• Implement and maintain subject recruitment protocol and tracking procedures.
• Communicate with potential participants to explain the study, answer questions, and solve problems.
• Administer screening questions to determine eligibility and recruit into study.
• Schedule follow-up visits and ensure completion of activities.

Perform and troubleshoot data collection activities (35%):

• Track participant progress through all stages of the study.
• Schedule, coordinate, and ensure completion of follow-up study assessments.
• Implement and maintain complex in-person data collection protocols as well as perform follow-up tasks.
• Coordinate research team roles to complete research activities and participate in problem-solving related to the data collection protocols, scheduling, and miscellaneous issues.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance/improvement tasks related to the data collection protocols.

Perform quality assurance/improvement, data management, and reporting (15%)

• Perform data management tasks, including data review and scoring of data.
• Perform related activities involving quality assurance/improvement and data management tasks.
• Provide recruitment and data updates to research team at meetings.
• Participate in the preparation of study newsletters and other study documents.

Overseeing staff training/performance (10%)

• Coordinate staff training to maintain high quality performance of data collection tasks.
• Communicate with staff ongoing to provide feedback on their performance of the data collection tasks. 
  • Remotely observe staff conducting the in-home follow-up visit to ensure the data collection protocols are being followed. Provide re-training to staff as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a social sciences area or other research-related field relevant to the study (e.g., nursing, pre-med, public health, health psychology, epidemiology).
• Current driver’s license in Washington State and the ability to drive in Seattle.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience involving:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to recruit participants to participate in a human subjects study.
  • Experience implementing human subjects data collection protocols involving health-focused assessments and biological specimens.
  • Excellent problem-solving and organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
  • Excellent team-based skills necessary to work in a collaborative research environment.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Desired

• Previous experience with blood collection, blood processing, and anthropometric measurements.
• Previous experience recruiting participants for longitudinal human subjects studies. 
• Previous experience using platforms such as REDCap, SharePoint, and data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS). 

Conditions of Employment

• Work hours vary and will include weekends, holidays, and hours outside of regular business hours. 
• Work will need to be conducted both in a research space on campus and outside the office as required.
• Must be able to carry health and technical equipment required for the data collection (up to 30 lbs.).       

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$65,364.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$70,992.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

-

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.