Brain Health Research Coordinator

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle is seeking a Research Coordinator 1 to manage protocol activities, coordinate participant interactions, and support data and biospecimen management for brain health research.

The role supports a multidisciplinary initiative focusing on brain health, cognitive aging, and resilience among community-dwelling adults. Requires a science-related bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, humanities, health management, a scientific discipline, nursing, psychology, or a related field.
• One year of relevant research or clinical experience.
• Knowledge of ethical conduct of human subjects research and IRB processes.
• Experience coordinating studies in an academic research environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Collect, enter, and manage study data in collaboration with investigators and study staff.
• Maintain accurate participant records and secure electronic databases.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, humanities, health management, a scientific discipline, nursing, psychology, or a related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

University of Washington in Seattle is seeking a Research Coordinator 1 to manage protocol activities, coordinate participant interactions, and support data and biospecimen management for brain health research.

The role supports a multidisciplinary initiative focusing on brain health, cognitive aging, and resilience among community-dwelling adults. Requires a science-related bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.