Research Coordinator 1 (NE S UAW Research)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a Research Coordinator to support memory and brain wellness research in the Neurology department. You will conduct interviews, administer neuropsychometric tests, and manage data collection across participant visits while ensuring compliance with study protocols and GCP guidelines.

You will collaborate with clinicians and researchers, organize study workflows, and contribute to IRB submissions and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or humanities and one year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
• Ability to follow detailed research protocols accurately and independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with cognitively diverse research subjects and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform research interviews and administer neuropsychometric assessments for participant visits weekly.
• Complete study forms, including consent, data collection, and database tracking.
• Document and update policies to ensure GCP-compliant research execution and data quality.
• Manage scheduling, recruitment, workflows, and quality control for data collection.
• Assist in patient protocol monitoring, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.
• Assist in biospecimen collection, processing, and transfer.
• Participate in meetings and help prepare IRB submissions and amendments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Job Description

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

About This Opportunity

Reporting to Roblin Lawrence, the Research Coordinator is responsible for ongoing research of the UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC) and UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). These Centers house multidisciplinary teams of clinical specialists and researchers who care for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and work to advance discoveries and treatments for these disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Study Subject Coordination (85%)

• Perform research interviews and administer and score neuropsychometric assessments for multiple participant visits on a weekly basis;
• Complete all study related forms, including consent, data collection materials, database tracking, data corrections;
• Document and maintain policies and procedures for patient registration and protocol implementation to ensure that research execution meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Review and suggest appropriate revisions, as necessary, for research instruments (e.g., case report forms, neuropsych testing measures, database tracking) to ensure quality data that satisfies research objectives;
• Manage study administrative work, including scheduling study appointments, engaging in study participant recruitment and tracking, developing and adhering to study workflows and SOPs, performing quality control assessments to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
• Assist in monitoring and administering patient protocol, interacting closely with clinical providers to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence;
• Assist in biospecimen collection, processing, and transfer;

Analysis and Reporting (10%)

• Participate and provide participant level feedback during consensus meetings with providers, psychometrists, and other research professionals;
• Assist in preparing reports and summaries for the Clinical Core Principal Investigator and Co-Leads, and contribute to Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and continuing review documentation as needed;

Other (5%)

• Perform related duties as required

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 or humanities and one year of relevant experience; or
• 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 Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow detailed research protocols accurately and independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work compassionately and professionally with clinical research subjects with varying levels of cognitive ability and their family members
• Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a close-knit scholarly and administrative team, as well as work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience performing and scoring neuropsychometric tests
• Experience working on research projects
• Experience with REDCap data management system
• Training and/or knowledge in ethical conduct of research with human subjects
• Knowledge and prior experience with working with geriatric or cognitively or neurologically impaired populations

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$55,944.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$79,200.00 annual

Benefits

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Other Compensation:

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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.