Title: Research Study Coordinator
Job Class: Hourly - Non-Exempt; $30-42/hour
PI: Murray Raskind, MD
Reports To: Hollie Holmes

At the Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research (SIBCR), scientists seek new ways to improve the health and well-being of Veterans through research and education conducted at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center.

As an SIBCR employee, you have a unique opportunity to help improve the lives of Veterans through supporting our scientists whose research spans a broad range of areas such as mental health; neuroscience; diabetes, endocrinology and nutrition; prosthetics; oncology; and pulmonary diseases. You will also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to be a part of an important mission.

Summary:

This position involves working with the Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (NW MIRECC) conducting world class biomedical research. This position will interact with a multidisciplinary group of basic and clinical investigators, as well as fellows, volunteer research participants, community partners, and scientific collaborators. The NW MIRECC develops novel and improved treatments for major behavioral disorders afflicting veterans, directing major resources to support research, education, and treatment efforts for neuropsychiatric disorders highly prevalent among combat-exposed returnees.

This position will participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of complex investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and cooperative group clinical research studies involving human subjects. This position will perform their responsibilities with a high level of independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision and guidance, the Study Coordinator will:

• Serve as protocol resource providing professional level support for investigators, staff, and participants
• Implement and coordinate research operations: Recruit, enroll, and follow research subjects; develop and maintain study logs; complete case report forms (CRFs); place provider orders; coordinate research study visits; obtain, review, and extract data from medical records; communicate with the health care teams, investigational pharmacy staff, and research subjects with strict adherence to the approved protocol(s); adhere to project timelines
• Serve as primary contact for study sponsors including communication and reporting to sponsors as required
• Draft and review regulatory materials and consent forms for investigators and staff
• Create and maintain drug accountability records; ensure prescriptions are filled as ordered
• Participate in research study visits and procedures including the performance of vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy, psychometric testing, specimen collection (CSF and blood) and processing, and sample shipping
• Track and maintain research supplies.
• Ensure timely data entry and provide data quality control. May utilize statistical and database management programs to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and study records at all times
• Ensure compliance and adherence to Good Clinical Practice.
• Identify and report any adverse events and problems in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy.
• Establish necessary collaborations with other research and/or analytical staff at host or collaborating institutions. Maintain working relationship with colleagues.
• Direct work of assigned staff; provide training and guidance to other staff in study activities as needed.
• Maintain awareness of developments in the designated research and related fields. Attend seminars and conferences as appropriate to maintain and improve professional skills and contacts.
• Provide regular reports to PI and/or Project Director, discussing study progress, identifying problems, and recommending solutions.
• Perform other related duties as needed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with psychometric testing in a dementia population.
• Minimum 2 years experiencing conducting pharmaceutical industry sponsored clinical research drug trials
• Knowledge of human subjects protections and research
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability working with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Ability to develop improved systems for research operations
• Flexibility and adaptability for shifting study priorities
• Travel for investigator meetings
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate participants' schedules

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity and experience working with a Veteran population
• Experience with VA, NIH, FDA, and OHRP regulations