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The Department of Pediatrics has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time 50% FTE Research Coordinator.

The UW Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the health of all children and adolescents by educating physician leaders of the future, advancing research, advocating for children and providing the nation's best pediatric clinical care.  We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The UW Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine, in collaboration with the new Brotman Baty Institute (BBI) for Precision Medicine, has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator to implement and facilitate human genetics research studies. The BBI bridges the University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital & Research Institute, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator will assist with the conduct of a study called SeqFirst (https://www.seqfirst.org) which aims to increase the accessibility of whole genome sequencing and help families maximize the benefits of precision medicine.

This position requires the ability to work independently and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and senior investigators at BBI as well as with senior members of the lab and study teams. It requires daily interaction with study and lab staff, study participants, physicians, other health care personnel (nurses, patient coordinators, genetic counselors, etc.), and corporate partners. This position requires the ability to manage multiple, and often changing, priorities and timelines, and frequent communication with the project team regarding the status of assigned tasks and any issues that may arise.

About the Bamshad Lab: The lab is focused on understanding how evolutionary processes and demographic history have shaped patterns of genetic variation among humans, and how such variation influences differences in physical features and disease susceptibility among people; developing strategies for identifying genes underlying rare conditions and applying these strategies to discovery at scale; and translating genomics technologies in order to realize precision care. The Research Coordinator will engage directly in a project to increase accessibility of whole genome sequencing and a large multi-site collaboration for discovery of genes underlying rare conditions. Other current projects in the lab include an investigation into genetic modifiers of Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a study aimed at characterizing the functional consequences of mutations that cause Distal Arthrogryposis (DA), and a research project to discover genes underlying isolated birth defects. We are a highly collaborative group committed to fostering diversity in the field of genetic research.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Recruitment and Enrollment of Human Subjects (50%):
•Correspond with patients and families to determine study eligibility and provide them with information about the research studies. When applicable, obtain their consent for minimal risk studies. Communicate with outside physicians who are interested in referring patients for participation in our studies.
•Interact closely with study participants and healthcare providers to collect study data and samples. Maintain contact with participants and address any questions or concerns that may arise.
•Abstract clinical data from medical records. Enter data from data collection instruments into computer database and assist with data management functions. Process and present data to PI and study team.
•Create and maintain electronic and paper study subject charts.
•Coordinate specimen collection and management activities, including tracking upcoming visits, procuring and processing samples, and completing data collection forms. Present enrollment numbers at weekly meeting with study team and sponsor.
•Ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with applicable institutional/departmental guidelines, federal regulations, and principles of Good Clinical Practice. Take action to correct problems such as protocol deviations to ensure research quality.

Regulatory and Research Protocol Support (30%):
•Facilitate the process of obtaining IRB approvals, modifications, renewals, responses, and closeouts; this includes assisting with preparing, writing, and editing IRB submissions/applications.
•As assigned, take lead on organizing electronic and paper regulatory files. Establish effective work processes for accurately tracking, storing and retrieving information.

Development of Processes and Workflows (10%)
•Assist with expansion of study to new clinical sites including facilitating the creation and maintenance of study database tools. Assist with creating and performing quality assessment and improvement methods.
•Design, create and revise research instruments (e.g. case report forms) as necessary to ensure quality data that correlates with research objectives.
•Train other project staff on new processes and workflows.

General Research Support (10%)
•Support the development of project-specific written communications (e.g. journal articles, meeting summaries, progress reports).
•Support the submission of grant and contract proposals, including writing and preparing portions of applications, editing, proofreading and collating proposals.
•Assist with other tasks, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or health related field. Equivalent experience may substitute degree.
•Two years of research coordinator or related work experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Excellent work ethic and self-motivation.
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
•Familiarity with human subjects research regulations and guidelines.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage relationships and interact with a wide range of researchers and clinicians.

DESIRED:
•Experience working with patients or research participants.
•GCP or Human Subjects training.
•Experience with REDCAP data capture/management system.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.