Req #: 241063 Department: DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS Posting Date: 11/14/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 11/21/2024 Salary: $6200 - $6,917 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) 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 UW Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the health of all children and adolescents by educating physician leaders of the future, advancing research, advocating for children and providing the nation's best pediatric clinical care. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The UW Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator to implement and facilitate human genetics research studies. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator will design and implement human subjects research studies while ensuring research projects are conducted in compliance with federal regulations, institutional/departmental guidelines, and standards of Good Clinical Practice. About the Bamshad Lab: The lab is focused on understanding how evolutionary processes and demographic history have shaped patterns of genetic variation among humans, and how such variation influences differences in physical features and disease susceptibility among people; developing strategies for identifying genes underlying rare conditions and applying these strategies to discovery at scale; and translating genomics technologies in order to realize precision care. The Research Coordinator will engage directly in a multi-site pilot project to increase accessibility of Whole Genome Sequencing and a collaboration for discovery of genes underlying rare conditions. Other current projects in the lab include an investigation into genetic modifiers of Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a study aimed at characterizing the functional consequences of mutations that cause Distal Arthrogryposis (DA), and a research project to discover genes underlying isolated birth defects. We are a highly collaborative group committed to fostering diversity in the field of genetic research. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Development of Processes and Workflows** • Integrating research workflows with existing and emerging clinical workflows at various study sites for translational studies. • Lead the expansion of the study to multiple clinical sites by developing new workflows and processes for participant identification, eligibility screening, enrollment, specimen tracking logistics, and results management. • Assist in piloting the workflows for each site and revise as necessary to achieve efficient, reliable and sustainable data collection. • Facilitate the creation and maintenance of study database tools. Assist with creating and performing quality assessment and improvement methods. • Train other project staff and clinical site personnel on new processes and workflows. **Regulatory and Research Protocol support:** • Develop and implement a regulatory framework for all studies within the lab. Duties include facilitating the process of obtaining IRB approvals, modifications, renewals, responses, and closeouts; this includes assisting with preparing, writing, and editing IRB submissions/applications. Obtain approvals for new methods of recruitment and informed consent via an online custom patient portal and social media. • Establish reliance agreements between UW and other research sites with the UW IRB as the IRB of record. This includes acting as the regulatory lead between organizations, revising consent forms, drafting multiple new consent forms, translating all consent forms, and facilitating the completion of necessary documents. • Obtain Genomic Data Sharing Certificates and Certificates of Confidentiality, as required • As assigned, take lead on organizing electronic and paper regulatory files. Establish effective work processes for accurately tracking, storing and retrieving information. • Assume primary responsibility for ensuring all research activities are conducted in accordance with applicable institutional/departmental guidelines, federal regulations, and principles of Good Clinical Practice. Take action to correct problems such as protocol deviations to ensure research quality. **Management of Patient Recruitment:** • Oversee the recruitment of research subjects into all studies including screening for eligibility, explaining study procedures, obtaining informed consent, collecting samples and study data. • Coordinate with study staff and families for the return of research results to patients. • Train incoming study staff on study procedures and regulatory framework. Manage the flow of recruitment to ensure recruitment targets and priorities are met. **General research support:** • Lead weekly project meetings with PIs and other study staff to track progress and set priorities • Support the development of project-specific written communications (e.g. study promotional materials, journal articles, meeting summaries, progress reports). • Present research findings at professional meetings and to potential outside collaborators. • Support the submission of grant and contract proposals, including writing and preparing portions of applications, editing, proofreading and collating proposals. • Assist with other tasks, as assigned. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Master’s degree in biological sciences or health related field and one year of relevant experience OR equivalent education/experience. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** • Excellent work ethic and self-motivation. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage relationships and interact with a wide range of researchers, clinicians, and patients. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software. • Familiarity with human subjects research regulations and guidelines. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** • Experience working within clinical settings. • Experience relating to genetics or genetic research. • GCP or Human Subjects training. • Experience with REDCap data capture/management system. **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 log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are 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.