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

Job Description The University of Washington Virology Research Clinic (VRC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Research Coordinator to join their team.

This is a full-time temporary position that is scheduled to start as soon as possible and will continue for up to 12 months.

Reporting to the Manager of Program Operations for the Virology Research Clinic, the Research Coordinator is an integral part of the VRC research team and works closely with investigators and clinicians to enroll and follow research subjects. The Research Coordinator will also work closely with the Manager of Program Operations.

Position supports the UW primary research objectives. Position manages a complex portfolio of studies which includes grant funded and industry sponsored studies. Work with a team to develop clinic processes based upon study needs.

Program Coordination (90%):

• Lead research coordinator for up to 5 complex clinical trials and/or research studies.
• Act as liaison with study sponsors, monitors, and partnering laboratories.
• Manage a caseload of study participants for duration of their participation.
• Prepare reports of serious adverse events and safety information.
• Work closely with principal investigators, study physicians/clinicians, and Research Manager to ensure compliance with study protocols.
• Assist clinicians with clinical procedures, as needed.
• Identify and recruit appropriate patient populations for research studies.
• Screen and schedule study participants for visits.
• Write standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Manage laboratory supplies and request orders as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Regulatory (10%):

• Compile enrollment reports for funding agencies.
• Act as liaison between investigators and study sponsors.

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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in science or humanities and one year of relevant experience.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer/keyboarding skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience developing study questionnaires using UW Catalyst and/or REDCap.
• Previous experience maintaining patient confidentiality strongly required.
• Ability to multitask with competing priorities.
• Must be capable of frank, open conversation regarding most aspects of human sexuality.

• Previous experience in infectious disease and/or STD clinical research strongly preferred.
• Background in medical and/or clinical research terminology strongly preferred.

The University of Washington Virology Research Clinic (VRC) conducts research on sexually transmitted infections and infectious diseases. We are world-renowned leader in herpes research with a mission to investigate the epidemiology and natural history of herpes simplex virus (HSV), and to evaluate new therapies and vaccines for HSV. Currently, our special areas of interest are prevention of HSV transmission, HSV vaccines, and the immune response to viral and bacterial STIs.

Recently, we have enlarged our scope to include research studies of other pathogens, such as HPV, VZV, and women’s health. The clinic is also one of nine sites within the NIH Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (VTEUs) that conduct clinical trials to evaluate vaccines and treatments for…