Title: Research Study Coordinator
Job Class: Hourly/Non-Exempt $22-27/hour
PI: Dr. Cyrus Zabetian
Reports To: Dora Yearout

General Duties/Description:
The Research Coordinator will play an integral role in ongoing, multicenter research studies on Parkinson's disease based at the Seattle VA Medical Center. This individual will coordinate subject screening and recruitment, collection of clinical information, procurement of biological specimens, medical records review, and data coding/entry. Travel offsite may be required periodically.

Under minimal supervision, this individual will:

• Screen subjects for eligibility criteria
• Obtain informed consent from study participants
• Collect clinical information from interviews with study participants
• Conduct neuropsychological testing and gait assessment
• Enter clinical information and test results into database
• Perform venipuncture and assist lumbar puncture
• Process biospecimen
• Schedule visits for study participants
• Coordinate projects with other research groups
• Maintain contact with physicians and community organizations for recruitment
• Manage and complete IRB and other administrative study forms
• Facilitate study site visits and ensure all required documentation is available for auditors and monitors
• Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within required time frames to meet research objectives

Requirement: Four years of college-level course work in relevant academic areas and previous Research Assistant/Coordinator experience.

Desirable:

• Experience working with the geriatric population
• Experience working with dementia and/or decision impaired subjects
• Fundamental understanding of Parkinson's disease
• Ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills

To Apply:

• Submit resume and cover letter
• Applicants who submit a cover letter highlighting experience and interest will receive preference
• If you have any questions about the application process, please email hr@sibcr.org

Diversity enriches research and promotes the best healthcare. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive environment. We encourage individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment, as well as individuals from all backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, to apply.

Currently, only US Citizens, Permanent Residents, Green Card holders with proper work documents and F-type Visa holders may apply.

SIBCR Benefits:

SIBCR Pays 100% (less $100/month) for Employees and 75% of Dependent Premiums per month.

Offered to all employees working 20+ hours per week on a regular basis:

• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth options with Matching Contribution (up to 2.5%) plus Non-Match Contribution of 5%
• Sick Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours
• Vacation Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours
• 11 Paid Holidays + one personal holiday
• ORCA transportation pass at a nominal monthly fee
• Other mandated leave such as FMLA and WA PFML
• Voluntary Benefits include Flexible Spending Account, AFLAC, Voluntary Term Life

No other types of compensation offered at this time

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or status as transgender, national origin, caste, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor protected by federal, state or local law.