RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR 1 occupation at University of Washington in Seattle

University of Washington is employing RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR 1 on Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:22:00 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 STUDY COORDINATOR 1

Location: Seattle, Washington

Description: University of Washington is employing RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR 1 right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. More details about this occupation opportunity please 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 achievin! g 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 Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences pursues a balanced commitment to knowledge discovery, teaching excellence, and high-quality clinical care by capitalizing on the resources of our vibrant academic and regional community. Our psychiatry residency and psychology internship programs, specialty fellowship programs, and post-doctoral research fellowships attract exceptionally talented individuals who are among the most academically competitive applicants in the country. The scale and diversity of our faculty and clinical sites, coupled with the richness of the UW academic community, the emphasis on evidenced based treatments, and the culture of scientific inquiry allows us to prov! ide comprehensive, leading-edge clinical and research training! experiences.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Study Coordinator 1 . This individual will assist with research coordination and support for the Determining Alcohol use and Risk-Taking (DART) project, the Studying Alcohol and Related Risks (STARR) project, and the Evaluating Personalized Information and Choices (EPIC) project. The employee in this position will work closely with the Principal Investigators and colleagues of these research projects in development and implementation of the three NIH funded studies evaluating interventions aimed at reducing extreme drinking and related negative consequences among college students and young adults.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with preparation of web-based assessment materials;
• Assist with forms, questionnaires, and clinic procedures for collecting and summarizing observations and data during in-person ! interventions;
• Assist with recording behavior of subjects using sound equipment;
• Assist with research protocol and monitoring research study staff and participant adherence to protocol; assist with correcting problems such as deviation from research protocol; assist with monitoring participant data to determine accuracy of research data;
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigators in subject recruitment and participation in the studies using a computerized system for tracking study participants and ensuring study compliance and retention;
• Assist with programming and beta testing DatStat Illume web surveys;
• Assist with coordinating and payment of participants (both monetarily and with gift cards);
• Assist with procedures for maintaining project financial records;
• Reconcile projects’ revolving fund/petty cash accounts as needed;
• Assist with studies’ budgetary and subject payment projections; manage st! udy inventory and supplies;
• Assist with preparation of agendas! , scheduling, and organizing project meetings within the lab;
• Assist with preparation of human subjects consent forms, modifications, and annual progress reports for institutional review board;
• Work with Principal Investigators in drafting forms, surveys (on the web), questionnaires, and procedures for collecting study data; use database management programs (e.g. Microsoft Access) to recruit potential subjects and determine eligibility according to established criteria; assist in modifying procedures for collecting and summarizing data; assist with preparation of reports, graphs, tables, and charts;
• Assist Principal Investigators with new research proposals; assist with procedures for the design of measurement instruments and scoring systems;
• Perform related duties as required.

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 ou! r benefits website .

REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant

Additional Requirements:

• Experience preparing human subjects applications and modifications.
• Experience working with research subject participants.
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in programming DatStat Illume surveys.
• Proficiency in basic computer software and database applications (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access). Experience building database Access.
• Must be able to communicate via email effectively and efficiently.
• Experience supervising and coordinating staff.
• Comfortable talking with participants in person and over the phone.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there a! re legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with SPSS, and/or SAS.
• Knowledge of drinking literature.
• Experience with web-based data administration.
• Experience with grant preparation and administration.

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

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, Criminal Conviction History, 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 p! rompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. 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 all required assessments have been completed.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming 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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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:22:00 GMT

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