Research Coordinator 1

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington in Seattle is seeking a Research Coordinator 1 in their Neurology department to support multidisciplinary brain health and resilience studies. You will coordinate participant-facing and operational activities, serving as a liaison among participants, staff, and lab partners to ensure high-quality data and biospecimen collection.

Responsibilities include protocol management, participant recruitment and interviews, and data management, with a focus on ethical conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field and one year of relevant research or clinical experience.
• Ability to work independently in a goal‑oriented research environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience conducting research involving human subjects.
• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data management systems.
• Knowledge of IRB processes and ethical conduct of human subjects research.
• Experience coordinating studies in an academic research environment.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in community-based settings.

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 to ensure regulatory compliance and timely study implementation.
• Document and maintain study policies and procedures in accordance with 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; maintain accurate participant records in secure databases.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Time management

Human subjects research

IRB knowledge

Diversity/community research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Study coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Tools

REDCap

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: 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 [e-mail].

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.