Research Coordinator (Temporary) - Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Job Description

The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary Research Coordinator to join their team!

About this Opportunity:
Reporting to the PI, the Research Coordinator's primary role is to help manage a portfolio of studies related to STI and HIV undertaken in the SHC, including work related to developing study implementation procedures, recruitment, monitoring study progress, and work with the UW institutional review board. This position is essential in coordinating development and implementation of a spectrum of studies with a particular focus on study subject recruitment, data collection and management processes for research. The work includes working with investigators and other study coordinators to define study implementation processes and develop IRB applications, helping to design and revise data collection tools, conducting data analysis, and report writing for internal and external partners. In some instances, the coordinator will be responsible for managing data sets, developing data summaries and reports, analyzing data for manuscripts and helping to prepare manuscripts for publication.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination and Support of Research Studies (50%):

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of multiple research studies, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timelines.
• Assist in the development and refinement of study procedures in collaboration with principal investigators and research teams.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications, modifications, and renewals, acting as a key point of contact for IRB-related communications.
• Recruit and screen study participants, track enrollment progress, and maintain study records.
• Assist in managing participant compensation and reimbursement in compliance with institutional guidelines.

Data Collection and Management (20%):

• Support data collection efforts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to research protocols.
• Maintain and update research databases, including data entry, organization, and quality control checks.
• Assist in regulatory documentation management, including IRB approvals, consent forms, and data use agreements.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies regarding data security, confidentiality, and research ethics.

Data Analysis and Research Support (15%):

• Assist with basic data analysis, summarizing findings for research teams using appropriate statistical or qualitative methods.
• Generate reports, tables, and figures for study updates, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, including literature reviews, data interpretation, and editing research documents.
• Support research teams in preparing study results for presentations and funding applications.

Database and Study Management Support (10%):

• Help develop and maintain data collection systems using tools like REDCap to streamline research workflows.
• Assist in generating automated reports and standardized data summaries.
• Ensure research databases are structured for efficient data entry and retrieval.

Study Dissemination and Administrative Support (5%):

• Assist in preparing study findings for reports, presentations, and publications.
• Help review and edit research manuscripts and conference abstracts.
• Support the coordination of research presentations for academic conferences and institutional meetings.
• Provide administrative support for study meetings, scheduling, and documentation.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a science related field and two years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Database creation and management.
• Experience with REDCap.
• Experience with basic data analysis, reporting tools, and data visualization.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with study coordination.
• Experience conducting basic data analyses using R, SAS, and/or Stata.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research, clinical or other professional experience with HIV/STD.
• Prior research, clinical or other professional experience with public health surveillance data or medical records data.
• Experience collaborating with and contributing to a research team.
• Research specific training in Protection of Human Research Subjects.
• Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with writing scientific manuscripts, grant applications, or technical reports.
• Experience with study recruitment.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to communicate study information clearly to clinicians, nursing, support staff and patients.
• This position may be stressful at times in that there is pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• On-site work in a shared office.
• Generally, working hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

About the Team:
The UW is strongly committed to developing and expanding partnerships and training in STI and HIV prevention, and to advancing research in these areas. The Division of Allergy and Infectious Disease, headed by Anna Wald, MD, MPH is one of the premier centers for biomedical, behavioral, and public health research in STI and HIV.

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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 dso@uw.edu. 

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.