Req #: 237014

Department: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE: GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE

Posting Date: 07/29/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,644 - $7,000 per month

Shift: First Shift

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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 Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Coordinator.

The Research Coordinator will work under the supervision of Principal Investigators in the Division of General Internal Medicine to coordinate activities for NIH supported research projects at the intersection of alcohol, tobacco and other substance use and HIV and other comorbidities. Current research projects include: (1) an NIH-NIAAA P01 the Alcohol Research Consortium in HIV which includes and administrative core and an implementation research study integrating alcohol treatment into HIV clinical settings (2) a study integrating alcohol treatment into HIV and TB care in India (3) other projects related integration of substance use care into primary care, HIV and other clinical settings using technology.

The person in this position will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day research activities for the development, implementation, and coordination of the research program in collaboration with the Principal Investigators. Activities include: securing human subject approvals, developing data collection instruments, collecting and managing data, helping investigators interpret data, and disseminating results.

The position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The candidate who fills this position will work closely with several research team members and community partners to coordinate and support complex projects, with multiple goals and support requirements. This position will require a talent for multi-tasking and prioritizing, to support the main projects.

The position is directly related to the UW Department of Medicine and UW objectives of education, research, and community service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day research activities in the development, implementation, and coordination of the research program to ensure completion of the goals of the studies. Specifically, through collaboration with and under the guidance of investigators, this position will:

Research Tasks (75%): • Collaborate on the development of research materials and forms, including consent and recruitment materials, intervention materials, data collection instruments, and other assessment materials • Prepare and submit IRB applications, IRB modification requests, and annual IRB renewal paperwork. Monitor research activities (e.g., recruitment, screening, and consent) for compliance with IRB and sponsor requirements. • Develop and use research management systems (such as RedCap or other databases) to monitor and manage collected data and perform quality control checks to ensure data quality • Conduct data collection and human subjects research activities (e.g., moderate focus groups, conduct qualitative interviews, etc.) • Analyze and summarize quantitative and qualitative data: code qualitative data, clean quantitative datasets, and provide data reports, etc. • Contribute to the preparation and submission of manuscripts, presentations, and abstracts

Project Management Tasks (25%): • Manage and coordinate research activities to ensure alignment with scope, timelines, and budget. • Draft study manual of operations as needed • Assist with drafting and submission of annual progress reports to NIH and other Federal Agencies • Collaborate with all key partners and research team members: maintain open, timely, and accurate communication with all internal and external stakeholders about developments, changes, and/or new directions and deliverables; communicate priorities, goals, and resources • Coordinate and participate in investigator, research team, and partner meetings: develop agendas, take meeting minutes, and track action items.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES

This person will collect, manage, and analyze data. They will also coordinate efforts on several research projects funded by federal grants; ensuring timelines are adhered to, study goals are met, and research activities are compliant with IRB and sponsor requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience to include public health research experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Excellent organizational skills, including independently managing multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail, accuracy, and quality results • Strong project and time management skills • Experience developing research materials • Ability to self-motivate and work independently as part of a team with limited supervision • Excellent writing and communication skills, particularly in the context of collaborating and coordinating with a variety of stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in public health, health sciences, or related fields • Demonstrated commitment to working in the field of substance use or addiction treatment • Experience in qualitative and quantitative research and data collection • Experience developing and submitting Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposal and modification requests • Skills in REDCap or other software for data capture and organization • Experience with Atlas.ti or comparable qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo)

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 access 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.