RESEARCH COORDINATOR - VA MIRECC occupation at University of Washington in Seattle

University of Washington is looking of RESEARCH COORDINATOR - VA MIRECC on Mon, 26 Aug 2013 16:42:25 GMT. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement...

RESEARCH COORDINATOR - VA MIRECC

Location: Seattle, Washington

Description: University of Washington is looking of RESEARCH COORDINATOR - VA MIRECC right now, this occupation will be settled in Washington. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in! our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System maintains a partnership conducting world class biomedical research.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for a part time 50%FTE Research Coordinator. This position will support various studies and investigators in this research partnership. The position is located primarily at the VA. This position will interact with a multidisciplinary group of basic and clinical investigators, including neurologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, cell and molecular neurobiologists, neuropathologists, geneticists, biostati! cians, geriatricians, and others. These researchers work with ! fellows, volunteer research participants, community partners, and scientific collaborators.

Research areas include investigation of basic mechanisms causing the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. They also direct particular attention to biomarkers, experimental new treatments, and studies that search for genetic risk factors underlying Alzheimer’s disease.

The VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 Northwest's Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) develops novel and improved treatments for major behavioral disorders afflicting veterans. The Northwest MIRECC has directed major resources to:

Neuropsychiatric disorders highly prevalent among combat-exposed Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation New Dawn returnees:

• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
• Blast concussive mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), and
• Collaborations in re! search, education, .and treatment efforts between the MIRECC and Department of Defense components locally and nationally.

This purpose of this position is to provide assistance and support of daily operations for a large research group (over 25 faculty Investigators and associated clinical research staff) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences across all research sites. Investigators are currently located at University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Madigan Army Medical Center.

• Assist with research involving human subjects, specifically policies and regulations.
• Prepare regulatory materials to center faculty, staff and students including preparation of applications for research proposals involving human subjects.

This position requires demonstrated ability to interpret and apply research practices and protocols; demonstrated writing ability; com! munication with center investigators and staff. Proficiency in standard! office programs (Word, Excel) and database software (Filemaker Pro) are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Development and preparation (in conjunction with Principal Investigators) of clinical protocols and associated clinical documents that include content prescribed by pertinent regulatory and local agencies such as Office of Human Research Protection [OHRP], Department of Veterans Affairs [DVA], Department of Defense [DoD], National Institutes of Health [NIH], and local VA Puget Sound and University of Washington Institutional Review Boards [IRB]s and VA Research and Development Committee[R&DC], all VA subcommittees, and UW subcommittees.

Correspondence, preparation and submissions of modifications to research protocols; reporting of adverse events, serious adverse events according to institutional policy; and renewals to appropriate IRBs, VA Research & Development Committee and all relevant subcommittees.

Preparation and submis! sion of applications (including informed consent forms, HIPAA authorization forms and/or requests for appropriate waivers of informed consent/HIPAA authorization) to appropriate IRBs including: University of Washington, VA Puget Sound, Madigan Army Medical Center and VA Central IRB.

Drafting and editing of grants and publications. Ensures compliance with National Institutes of Health public access policies for publications.

Preparation and submission of applications to the VA Research & Development Committee including relevant subcommittees (Radiation Safety, Biohazard, Privacy, Information Security).

Implementation of strategies that facilitate the progress of clinical research projects through the regulatory process, including maintenance and troubleshooting or tracking databases. Assist in program evaluation.

Tracking staff training and compliance

Support of other academic and educational activities.

For detailed info! rmation on Benefits for this position click here.

REQUIREME! NTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Public Health, English or related field and at least two years of clinical research related experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated writing ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to deal with short deadlines
• Proficiency in standard MS Office (Word, Excel), database (Filemaker Pro) programs, and EndNote
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:
Experience with records management including knowledge of federal records management practices, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies, and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Records Control Schedule.

! Condition of Employment:
Packing and lifting of boxes containing paper records is required.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select 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 the assessment is complete.

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

The University of Washington is a leade! r in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to beco! ming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu .
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