**Job Description** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. **The** **Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition** **has an outstanding opportunity for a** **Research Coordinator to join their team.** The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition (MET) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator position within the **Bjornstad Laboratory.** Housed within the UW Medicine Diabetes Institute at the UW South Lake Union campus, the Bjornstad laboratory focuses on metabolic and hemodynamic mechanisms underlying the development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Type 1 (T1D) and Type 2 (T2D) diabetes and obesity. **Position Purpose:** The responsibilities of the Research Coordinator (RC) position is to manage the development, oversight, and execution of research studies of the Bjornstad program. Under the direction of the Research Manager, the RC will have minimal supervision in performing assignments. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and utilize their resourcefulness, independent problem-solving skills, excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and negotiating skills and be adept at communicating priorities about the projects. The RC will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, Research Manager, Lead Research Coordinator, other Research Coordinators, collaborators, and study stakeholders to execute these various studies. **Position Complexities:** This position requires operational knowledge of the University of Washington, a firm understanding of the research process, diabetic kidney disease, diabetes and an ability to integrate this knowledge with research priorities to implement program goals. The Bjornstad laboratory research supports a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies with focus on diabetic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and obesity, a portfolio of early to late phase clinical trials, and both drug and device interventional studies. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience as a Research Coordinator in diabetes technology and pharma studies. This position is managed by and reports to the Research Manager and Lead Research Coordinator. **Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:** The UW Medicine Diabetes Institute integrates superb care for patients with diabetes, obesity and their complications with the goal of advancing breakthroughs from bench to bedside. The Research Coordinator will play a key role in implementing clinical trials that investigate metabolic and hemodynamic mechanisms underlying the development of diabetic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and obesity. They will be knowledgeable and observant of all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines for the safe and ethical conduct of clinical research. This position must be able to work independently on multiple research projects with minimal written policies or procedures. This position requires daily interaction with industry sponsors, physicians, and other healthcare personnel (nurses, patient care coordinators, etc.), and patients. Up to 20 projects will progress simultaneously with an expectation of additional projects in the future. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **_Protocol Management - 50%_** · With minimal guidance implement research project procedures that meet research objectives and ensure compliance with all aspects of Institution and federal regulations. This position will be responsible for all aspects of multiple clinical trials, including patient recruitment and management, study data collection and management, and study administration. · Develop, document, and maintain procedures for patient registration and activities, and protocol implementation to ensure that research execution meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines. · Coordinate and conduct study visits and activities, record and collect study data, complete data entry, maintain study source records, and resolve queries based on source documentation. · Work with Senior Research Coordinators and Research Manager to develop and implement study tools and source documents, maintain regulatory documents, and review and complete regulatory submissions to Institutional Review Boards and other regulatory and reviewing boards. · Work collaboratively with the research team (faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research coordinators, research manager, health care specialists) to ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within the required time frames to meet research objectives and metrics. **_Data & Patient Management – 30%_** · Responsible for facilitating and tracking study visits, tests, and procedures in accordance with the protocol, ensuring billing compliance, and accurate and complete data collection, including informed consent forms and source documentation. · Obtain, abstract, and code clinical information from multiple sources (medical records, research records, etc) for research participants in order to enter data into study specific data capture systems, and to document, assess, and report adverse events and safety data to study investigators, sponsors, IRB’s and other regulatory authorities when applicable. · Work with monitors and sponsors to facility study site visits, and, and with limited guidance to develop and implement corrective action plans to ensure protocol adherence, and data integrity, and to resolve queries in a timely manner. **_Communication & Administration – 20%_** · A good working knowledge of each protocol, and familiarity with patient populations, diseases, and clinical service line operations necessary to manage assigned study portfolio. · Effective and timely communication with industry sponsors and sponsor affiliates, physicians, clinical service lines, and patients is an essential part of this position. · This position will independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, adherence to specific timelines or deadlines, and a high degree of prioritization and adaptability . **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Bachelor's Degree in Science, Public Health or a related field AND at least two yearsof relevant clinical research experience. _Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration._ **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** At least two years of experience to including: • Prior experience in an academic research environment, clinical research, laboratory research, project coordination, research data collection related to human health. • Knowledge of research involving human subjects, implementation and analysis, excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Able to work independently, self-starter, take on a leadership role whilst also being a team player; to maintain positive vision, sense of humor, and flexibility; to multi-task as priorities change, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to multitask with competing priorities, independent problem-solving skills, and excellent time-management skills. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Prior experience or knowledge working in a clinical research or healthcare setting. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies, timelines, and documentation simultaneously. + Detail-oriented with a working understanding of clinical research methodologies and scientific principles. + Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes. + Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including FDA regulations, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, and HIPAA. + Experience with EPIC/ORCA/MINDSCAPE/MAX/LIS record systems. + Proficiency in data management tools including REDCap, electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). + Clinical research certification (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) preferred but not required. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** • Office and participant visit location in the UW Diabetes Institute F Building. • May require climbing stairs to access office location. • Must have flexibility to meet programmatic needs by adjusting work schedule • Ability to travel to meetings off site \#UWDeptMedicineJobs **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $56,832.00 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 proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . 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