RESEARCH COORDINATOR Req #: 163404 Department: ONCOLOGY Job Location: South Lake Union Posting Date: 01/02/2019 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education Shift: First Shift 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. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For for five consecutive years. The University of Washington's Division of Medical Oncology's includes 41 faculty members located at the UW Medical Center, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Over the past 25 years, members of the Division have developed the world's leading bone marrow transplant program. In addition, members of the Division have made substantial contributions to many other areas of cancer treatment, including the use of tumor vaccines, cellular therapy for cancer, antibody-based treatments, and novel forms of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. Our Division is deeply committed to maintaining its position as one of the leading centers for research and treatment of cancer in the world. The Division of Medical Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator. This individual will promote the research objectives of the Genitourinary (GU) and Gynecologic (GYN) Oncology Programs in the Division. This position works with faculty to facilitate investigator-initiated, cooperative group and pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials. A key mission of the GU/GYN Program is the conduct of basic, clinical, and translational Genitourinary & Gynecologic Oncology research. At any given time, multiple clinical treatment trials are actively accruing at the SCCA. Under the direction of the GU & GYN faculty, this individual provides professional level support for clinical research studies involving human subjects. The mission statement of the University of Washington Medical Center states that the Medical Center serves as a research resource, providing an environment in which clinical research may be conducted. This position is essential to that mission. This position provides contributions to research development and implementation for the Division of Oncology. It is responsible for overseeing the management of clinical trials, the majority of which provide significant financial support for the Division of Oncology. Protocol Management * Work with other team members to develop and implement research project procedures that meet research objectives and ensure compliance with all aspects of Institution, Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulations pertaining to clinical research in human subjects (e.g. investigator financial disclosure requirements of the FDA). * Design, develop, document and maintain policies and procedures for patient registration and protocol implementation to ensure that research execution meets Good Clinical Practice guidelines. * Design, create and revise research instruments (e.g. study specific worksheets) as necessary to ensure quality data that satisfies research objectives. * Document and implement procedures for audits to assure protocol compliance and to ensure research data quality. * Develop and implement corrective action plans to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity. * Work with team members to implement research protocols in the SCCA clinic, integrating research and clinical requirements to ensure patient safety and protocol compliance. * Communicate research requirements effectively with all providers involved in patient care. * Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within required time frames to meet research objectives. Patient Management * Implement research protocols at SCCA and UWMC, integrating research and clinical requirements to ensure patient safety and protocol compliance. Communicate research requirements effectively with all providers involved in patient care. * Manage complex patient schedules. Align research requirements and clinical care to ensure collection of accurate and reliable data. * Communicate with outside physicians who are interested in referring patients to UWMC/SCCA for clinical trials. * Understand clinical trial budget and billing plan for patients enrolled on clinical trials. Work with internal partners to ensure clinical trials are performed in accordance with institutional requirements for billing compliance. Assist in financial audits as necessary. Communicate with investigators and research staff when financial milestones have been met. Data Management * Retrieves data from patient charts and/or source documents, abstracts information from complex medical records and reports for entry into sponsor provided case report forms. Case report form may be paper based or electronic. CRF completion and data entry responsibility may be shared with other team members, necessitating accurate and timely communication with all team members. * Prepares source data documents to collect/support all data associated with research protocols. Other * Promotes a proactive and professional relationship with internal and external staff and affiliates. * Maintains strictest confidentiality. * Actively participates in meetings and/or training as required. * Serves as subject matter and protocol expert for assigned studies. * Assists in the orientation and mentoring of new and existing staff in the Program. * Works with Manager and fellow team members to insure adequate staffing levels for Program, including helping to cover sick call, vacations, etc. Additional duties as deemed qualified. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field plus a minimum of 1 year experience in human subjects research, experience in research implementation or data analysis, excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience with Microsoft Office. Applicants selected for this position who have not already completed the training for clinical research involving human subjects will be required to complete it within 90 days of hire. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED * Previous experience working with oncology patients. * Previous experience conducting research in a hospital or academic setting. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Application Process: The application process for UW positions 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 Workforce 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. 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