RESEARCH COORDINATOR-VIROLOGY CLINIC (PROJECT/TEMPORARY)

RESEARCH COORDINATOR-Virology Clinic (Project / Temporary)

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 UW Department of Medicine’s Virology Research Clinic (VRC) in the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases conducts research on sexually transmitted infections and infectious diseases.

We are world-renowned leader in herpes research with a mission to investigate the epidemiology and natural history of herpes simplex virus (HSV), and to evaluate new therapies and vaccines for HSV.

Currently, our special areas of interest are prevention of HSV transmission, HSV vaccines, and the immune response to viral and bacterial STIs.

Recently, we have enlarged our scope to include research studies of other pathogens, such as HPV, VZV, and women’s health.

The clinic is also one of nine sites within the NIH Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (VTEUs) that conduct clinical trials to evaluate vaccines and treatments for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

The VRC has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Research Coordinator to join their team.

The Research Coordinator is an integral part of the VRC research team and works closely with investigators and clinicians to enroll and follow research subjects.

The Research Coordinator will also work closely with the Manager of Program Operations.

Position Complexities :

Manage a portfolio of complex research studies working with a multi-discplinary team of investigators. Work with a team to develop clinic processes based upon study needs.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University :

Position supports the UW primary research objectives. Position manages a complex portfolio of studies which includes grant funded and industry sponsored studies.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Program Coordination - (90%)

• Lead research coordinator for up to 5 complex clinical trials and / or research studies
• Act as liaison with study sponsors, monitors, and partnering laboratories
• Integral to the foundation design of clinical trials :
• Develop clinic operations for specific studies
• Develop and manage specimen transfer to off-site laboratories
• Interpret and apply study protocols; providing administrative accountability for implementation
• Develop forms ( case report forms) for collecting data
• Train other study staff in study procedures / operations
• Work with other study coordinators to develop specimen flow
• Manage a caseload of study participants for duration of their participation
• Prepare reports of serious adverse events and safety information
• Work closely with principal investigators, study physicians / clinicians, and Research Manager to ensure compliance with study protocols
• Assist clinicians with clinical procedures, as needed
• Identify and recruit appropriate patient populations for research studies
• Prepare recruitment flyers and advertisements
• Screen and schedule study participants for visits
• Develop and utilize database management programs to track participants in the study and assess participant characteristics and to summarize study data
• Apply data quality controls procedures
• Perform data entry; ensure all study-specific data entry timeline goals are met
• Implement protocol updates and manage study deviations, working with monitors, supervisors and other regulatory entities
• Assist with the start-up and close-out of research protocols
• Write standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Process specimens according to SOPs and biohazard safety protocols
• Manage lab documentation for studies both electronically and on paper
• Coordinate transport of specimens to partnering labs both locally and nationally, following proper processing and shipment protocols
• Coordinate maintenance of clinic laboratory equipment including daily checks and monthly check-ups
• Oversee requests for disposal of biohazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, sharps disposal
• Process and manage flow of clinical tools in need of autoclaving
• Manage laboratory supplies and request orders as necessary
• Perform Other Duties as Required.

Regulatory - (10%)

• Compile enrollment reports for funding agencies
• Act as liaison between investigators and study sponsors

Minimal Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or a related field. Equivalent experience can substitute for degree requirement. At least one year of experience to including :

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer / keyboarding skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Experience developing study questionnaires using UW Catalyst and / or REDCap
• Previous experience maintaining patient confidentiality strongly required
• Ability to multi task with competing priorities
• Must capable of frank, open conversation regarding most aspects of human sexuality
• Background in medical and / or clinical research terminology strongly preferred.

Desirable Qualifications :

• Previous experience in infectious disease and / or STD clinical research strongly preferred.
30+ days ago