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Job Description

The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator 3 (E S UAW Research) to join their team.

The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Our mission is to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 380 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 130 countries with our deepest ties in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mozambique, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua. At the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The Department recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity.

The Department encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff, faculty and students including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability and age. The Department strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.

The University of Washington International Clinical Research Center (ICRC) was established within the Department of Global Health in 2007. The Center currently has ten productive faculty members, approximately 30 highly competent staff who specialize in study operations, regulatory affairs, data management and analysis, and specimen repository operations. The overarching goals of the ICRC are to: 1) Conduct clinical and implementation research on HIV and other infectious diseases of public health significance, 2) Evaluate interventions to reduce the burden of disease, 3) Conduct observational analyses and translational research on pathogenesis and new intervention targets, and 4) Mentor graduate students and international collaborators in clinical research.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direction from the principal investigators and the Center’s Deputy Managing Director, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for the following activities, including, but not limited to:

Study Operations (75%)

+ Build and maintain collaborative relationships with implementation partners at different study sites.

+ Track and report site progress from study start up through closeout and problem solve study operations and implementation issues.

+ Ensure all research is conducted according to all local, federal, and international regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH guidelines.) Manage and track all IRB approvals at both UW and with local sites.

+ Identify operational obstacles and find solutions for proper study implementation and conduct.

+ Complete site visits and ensure study procedures are being implemented as stated in protocol, and identify and escalate issues, as needed.

+ Contribute in varying levels to the writing of study status reports to funders, as requested.

+ Liaise with other internal teams to ensure all components of the study are moving forward and follow overall study timeline.

+ Lead internal and external study operations meetings.

+ Perform other related duties as required to keep the studies moving forward and on track.

Protocol development and implementation (25%)

+ Actively participate in protocol development for new studies.

+ Develop study materials, either independently or with a team including consent forms, Case Report Forms, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Manual of Operations (MoPs), etc.

+ Establish site activation plans and track site progress in fulfilling site activation requirements.

+ Review and approve site study start up materials, including consent forms and SOPs.

+ Create study training materials and conduct study training, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** **_:_

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of years of experience independently coordinating global health research studies (working on research studies related to HIV, STIs, TB and other infectious diseases).

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

DESIRED:

+ Master’s degree in public health or related field with at least two - three years applicable experience required; relevant experience can substitute for education.

+ Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

+ Meticulous organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task and work independently and effectively in large, complex, multi-departmental, cross-functional teams.

+ Demonstrated problem-solving ability, flexibility, and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced, changing, deadline driven environment.

+ Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills with proven ability for effective cross-cultural.

+ Demonstration of excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

+ When safe to do so, must be willing to travel to international research sites 2-4 times per year or as needed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

+ Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

+ Must be able to participate in meetings outside usual work hours to accommodate schedules of partners primarily located in Eastern United States, Asia, Europe, and in Africa.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$78,600.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$99,996.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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.