Research Coordinator 1 - General Internal Medicine (Temporary)

Job Description

The Division of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator 1 to join their team.

About this Opportunity:

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Research Coordinator 1 will primarily support a study on substance use screening and diagnosis in Washington prisons but may provide coordination support across other projects.

The Research Coordinator's responsibility will involve traveling to prisons in western Washington to enroll participants in a study about alcohol and substance use, screening potential participants for enrollment, completing consent processes with potential participants, and administering the data collection tool, which includes a portion that is interviewer-administered. The Research Coordinator will also support the coordination of this study and other studies that Dr. Jack's team is conducting in Washington prisons, assisting with maintaining study records, supporting the development of standard operating procedures and protocols, and working with other team members to ensure that the study runs smoothly.

Job location: This position is based in the greater Olympia area and is a hybrid position. Approximately 80% of job responsibilities (up to 4 days/week) will be spent collecting data at prisons in Shelton, Washington (approximately 2/3 of data collection days) and Gig Harbor, Washington (approximately 1/3 of data collection days) in-person. Additional job responsibilities can be conducted remotely with occasional in-person meetings with the full study team in Seattle.

Key Responsibilities

Study participant coordination (80%):

• Participate in training on the data collection processes
• Travel to Washington Corrections Center (Shelton, WA) and Washington Corrections Center for Women (Gig Harbor, WA) for all study data collection activities
• Communicate directly with stakeholders in the Washington Department of Corrections
• Document and maintain policies and procedures for patient enrollment and protocol implementation to ensure that data collection meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Complete all enrollment and data collection activities according to standard operating procedures
• Screen potential participants for enrollment
• Complete informed consent process with potential participants
• Administer data collection tools, including administering a verbal interview about prior alcohol and substance use
• Work to create a comfortable atmosphere for and build appropriate rapport with study participants

Project coordination activities (15%):

• Help arrange and plan study team meetings and coordinate between multiple members of the study team
• Support the creation of participant-facing study materials and updating of study protocols and standard operating procedures
• Support the development of reports for study sponsor and other collaborating partners

Dissemination (5%):

• Participate in literature review to prepare for manuscript publication
• Support manuscript preparation and publication, including using reference management software

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 a related field and one year of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in a patient or client-facing role, working directly with service users
• Personal vehicle and valid driver's license
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with research
• Ability to work as a collaborative part of a scholarly team
• Ability to use survey software for data capture and organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with people who are directly affected by the criminal-legal system, substance use, and/or alcohol use
• Experience conducting research and/or clinical interviews
• Experience with REDCap data management system
• Training in ethical conduct of research with human subjects
• Prior experience with academic writing and/or publishing

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$55,944.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$90,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

• Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

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 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.