Clinical Outcomes Research Coordinator

Job Description

The Department of Neurological Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator 1 to join their team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research Coordination & Data Management — 60%

• Identify and screen eligible patients for retrospective clinical research studies involving brain tumor and skull base surgery patients across UW Medicine sites.

• Abstract, enter, clean, and maintain surgical and clinical outcomes data in REDCap and other approved data capture systems.

• Coordinate data collection efforts across multiple surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and data integrity.

• Assist with development, maintenance, and revision of research databases and data collection tools.

• Prepare datasets and basic reports to support outcomes analysis and investigator review.

• Perform data quality checks and assist with audits to ensure protocol adherence.

Regulatory & IRB Management — 20%

• Assist with preparation, submission, and maintenance of IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and closures.

• Maintain required regulatory documents and study files in accordance with UW, sponsor, and federal requirements.

• Track IRB approvals, deadlines, and required updates.

• Support compliance with human subjects research policies and procedures.

Program & Departmental Support — 10%

• Serve as a liaison between faculty investigators, clinical teams, and departmental research staff.

• Participate in departmental research activities involving neurosurgery residents and fellows.

• Assist with preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and internal reports, as directed.

• Support meetings, coordination activities, and other programmatic needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental research goals.

Other duties as assigned –10%

Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental research goals; including but not limited to working on other clinical research studies in the Department, assisting with lab moves and clean-up, and other research associated duties

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience with data collection, entry, and quality control in a clinical or research setting

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

• Sound judgment and ability to identify and appropriately escalate issues

• Ability to stand for long periods of time in a clinical space, such as operating rooms or other clinical spaces.

• Must be able to obtain UW Medicine Operating Room clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting clinical outcomes or retrospective research studies

• Familiarity with REDCap or similar electronic data capture systems

• Experience abstracting data from electronic medical records (e.g., Epic)

• Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory processes, including amendments and continuing reviews

• Exposure to neurosurgery, oncology, or other high-acuity clinical environments

• Experience preparing datasets, reports, or research outputs (e.g., abstracts or presentations)

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About the UW

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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 .

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