Research Coordinator 1

Job Description

Job Description
The Department of Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for Research Coordinator 1 to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to Dr. Justin Miller, the Research Coordinator 1 is responsible for coordinating participant-facing and operational activities for research studies focused on understanding factors associated with brain resilience. The position serves as a primary liaison between participants, research staff, and laboratory partners to support high-quality data and biospecimen collection while fostering positive long-term participant relationships. The position will support a new multidisciplinary initiative focusing on brain health, cognitive aging, and resilience among community-dwelling adults and older adults throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Key Responsibilities
Protocol Management (35%):
Coordinate daily research activities for one or more funded studies, including scheduling visits, managing study calendars, and tracking milestones
Prepare and maintain IRB submissions, amendments, consent forms, and continuing review materials
Coordinate with UW offices (e.g., Human Subjects Review Committee, Grant and Contract Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Clinical Research Budget and Billing) to ensure regulatory compliance and timely study implementation
Document and maintain study policies and procedures in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
Study Participant Coordination (35%):
Serve as a primary point of contact for research participants, investigators, and collaborating sites
Screen, recruit, consent, and enroll participants in accordance with approved protocols
Conduct participant interviews, assessments, and questionnaires
Track participant progress to ensure completion of protocol-required activities
Support biospecimen collection, processing, documentation, and transfer
Research Data Management (25%):
Collect, enter, and manage study data in collaboration with investigators and study staff
Maintain accurate participant records and secure electronic databases
Other Duties (5%).
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 Department.
Bachelor's degree in science, humanities, health management, a scientific discipline, nursing, psychology, or a related field and one year of relevant research or clinical experience
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a goal-oriented research environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
Experience conducting research involving human subjects
Familiarity with REDCap or similar data management systems
Knowledge of ethical conduct of human subjects research and IRB processes
Experience working with diverse populations or in community-based research settings
Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams
Experience coordinating studies in an academic research environment
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$55,944.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$69,600.00 annual
Other Compensation:
-
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
UAW Research
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
.