Req #: 230001

　　Department: DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

　　Posting Date: 01/11/2024

　　Closing Info: Open Until Filled

　　Salary: $3,898 - $4,288 per month

　　Shift: First Shift

　　Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

　　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 Neurological Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator to manage and coordinate studies in spine surgery research. This position will function under the general direction of the Principal Investigator to facilitate and implement clinical observational and clinical interventional trials. This full-time position is based at UW Neurosurgery offices in the Ninth and Jefferson Building on the Harborview Medical Center campus.

　　This position requires the ability to integrate information from multiple sources. This individual will enact procedures that ensure that all research meets or exceeds these requirements while furthering the research objectives of the Department of Neurological Surgery. This position will interact with a variety of populations, including faculty investigators, clinical research subjects who are undergoing operative treatment for various types of spinal ailments, and patients with spinal cord injury as well as associated external organizations. The position will require the use of independent judgment, problem-solving skills, project and time management, and delegated authority to ensure that each of the research projects remains on track for the successful execution of benchmarked deliverables. There are multiple resources available within the University system (e.g. Grant and Contract Services, Institutional Review Board, Office of Industry Relations) to help in this process, but ultimately, the work must be done independently and in a resourceful manner to expedite the research objectives.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Protocol Management - (50%)

　　Work independently on multiple research projects without the benefit of explicit daily written policies or procedures.

　　Interpret and apply study protocols.

　　Assess current clinical or administrative operations to identify and establish a successful workflow for research subject recruitment and study execution.

　　Work with multiple UW groups (e.g. Grant and Contract Services, Human Subjects Review Committee, Environmental Health and Safety, Clinical Research Budget and Billing) to ensure timely implementation of each research project and compliance with regulatory agencies within and beyond the institution.

　　Prepare human subject applications, consent forms and progress reports as needed.

　　Document and maintain policies and procedures for patient registration and protocol implementation to ensure that research execution meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

　　Design, create and revise research instruments (e.g. case report forms) as necessary to ensure quality data that satisfies research objectives. Document and implement procedures for audits to assure protocol compliance and to ensure research data quality.

　　Develop and implement corrective action plans to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity.

　　Create and maintain study database tools. Assist with creating and performing quality assessment and improvement methods.

　　Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within required time frames to meet research objectives.Study Subject Coordination (40%)

　　Screen for potential patients on the medical institution’s secure patient healthcare database, EPIC, and begin the recruitment process according to protocol if the inclusion criteria is met.

　　Keep potential patients informed about the purpose of clinical trial studies during the consenting process.

　　Assist in biospecimen collection, processing, logging and transfer.

　　Perform spinal injury testing, analysis, and databasing.Analysis and Reporting (5%)

　　Prepare interim reports for principal investigators and Institutional Review Board to ensure that each project is moving toward timely completion.

　　Assist in analyzing data to be presented at conferences or published in scientific journals.Other (5%)

　　Perform related duties as required MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Bachelor's degree in Science or Humanities.

　　The minimum level of experience required: One year. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Independent and self-motivated.

　　Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

　　Familiarity with conducting research projects.

　　Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a scholarly and administrative team, as well as work independently. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Neurological function testing ISNCSCI) or other forms of cognitive testing.

　　Experience with REDCAP data management system.

　　Training and/or knowledge in the ethical conduct of research with human subjects.

　　Training and/or knowledge with study coordination in an academic environment.

　　Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process including developing protocols and working with the IRB for approvals.

　　Knowledge and prior experience with working with patients with spinal ailments. Other:

　　This position is eligible for H-1B Sponsorship Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

　　University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.