RESEARCH COORDINATOR
University of Washington Bothell
USD 5k-6,600 / month
Posted on May 28, 2025
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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: Gastroenterology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator to join their team. POSITION PURPOSE The Research Coordinator position exists to support and manage the implementation of complex clinical and observational research studies involving patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) within the GI Division. Under the general supervision of the Research Manager and Principal Investigator, this position plays a key role in facilitating high-quality, compliant, and methodologically sound research that advances the division’s academic and clinical missions. The Research Coordinator independently oversees daily research operations, including participant recruitment, data collection, and protocol adherence, while contributing to the scientific development of studies through input on hypothesis development, study design, data analysis, and interpretation of findings. The role is essential in defining research problems, refining methodological approaches, and supporting the creation of publishable scholarly work. In addition to managing study execution, the coordinator assists in securing funding by supporting grant applications, preparing IRB submissions, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that all research activities conform to institutional, federal, and sponsor-specific regulations. This position may also be responsible for training junior staff, refining workflows, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives related to research operations. By providing both operational and scientific support, the Research Coordinator contributes significantly to the development, growth, and regulatory compliance of the IBD research program. POSITION COMPLEXITIES The Research Coordinator position requires a high degree of independent judgment and specialized knowledge in the design, conduct, and management of complex clinical and observational research studies. The most demanding aspects of this role involve navigating and applying evolving FDA, IRB, and institutional regulatory frameworks while maintaining the integrity and scientific rigor of ongoing studies. The Coordinator must evaluate and make informed decisions regarding participant eligibility, protocol compliance, adverse event reporting, and ethical recruitment strategies—often in real time. The position also demands the development and implementation of research strategies and digital data management tools tailored to the unique needs of IBD studies, including remote patient monitoring, biospecimen handling, and data collection. As studies increasingly span multiple institutions and data platforms, the Coordinator must adapt methods and processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across diverse clinical environments. Additionally, the role requires balancing scientific objectives with administrative and financial responsibilities. This includes contributing to the preparation of competitive research funding proposals, and negotiating budgets with sponsors—tasks that involve complex decision-making under tight deadlines. The Coordinator may also be responsible for training and mentoring junior staff or collaborators, including those at external research sites, adding a further layer of complexity to communication and oversight responsibilities. POSITION DIMENSIONS AND IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY This position plays a critical role in ensuring the University of Washington maintains its leadership in clinical research excellence. By integrating cutting-edge data management strategies and research methodologies, the Research Coordinator ensures compliance with FDA regulations while advancing the institution’s reputation in IBD research. The Coordinator will assist in the daily operation of several multi-center trials to study inflammatory bowel disease, as well as additional planned future research studies in inflammatory bowel disease. This position will ensure that the Division not only complies with these regulations and policies but sets the standard of excellence in this area. This position will maintain an awareness of, and familiarity with, policies and procedures impacting the liability and responsibilities of the Division as it pertains to research, clinical care and education. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Protocol Management – 40% Participant and Data Management – 40% Administrative and Stakeholder Communication – 20% MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This role requires availability to address research-related concerns in real time, including urgent adverse event reporting and data security monitoring. The position involves working in diverse environments, including clinical settings, laboratories, and remote data management platforms. 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. #UWDeptMedicineJobs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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