Research Coordinator

The Geneva Foundation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization seeks an Entry-level Research Coordinator to support research activities including participant recruitment, data management, and protocol implementation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 2-4 years of relevant experience in clinical research or healthcare. This full-time role offers a salary between $55,000 and $65,000, focusing on enhancing musculoskeletal health outcomes within military surgical care pathways.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in clinical research preferred.
• 2-4 years’ non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired.
• Knowledge of CFR, GCP, and ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants.
• Adhere to OSHA and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Plan and coordinate research study protocol implementation.
• Recruit and instruct research subjects or volunteers.
• Document all correspondence pertinent to the research.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility with priorities

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

Job description

About The Position

The Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team by coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. The Research Coordinator will assist with report generation and project close-out support.

About The Project

The long‑term goal of this project is to enhance Musculoskeletal Health outcomes by embedding mindfulness‑based interventions (MBIs) into military surgical care pathways. The "SMART Embedded Intervention for Military Postsurgical Engagement Readiness (SEMPER)" project is a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) designed to optimize the sequencing and integration of two intervention strategies (a single‑session MBI and 8‑week MBI) for supporting beneficiaries of the Military Health System (MHS) undergoing a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 2-4 years’ experience in clinical research preferred
• 2-4 years’ non‑profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
• Adhere to OSHA, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures
• Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol and the implementation of operating policies and procedures
• Plan, implement, and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data
• Recruit, instruct and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope
• Coordinate the day‑to‑day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives
• Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectives
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
• Interact and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Research Services