Clinical Research Coordinator I

Overview

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) and Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) are leaders in conducting cancer clinical trials aimed at improving cancer treatment and prevention. Their studies encompass chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapies, diagnostic test development, and quality of life/symptom management. Annually, over 100 cancer-related clinical studies are conducted, including those sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and industry partners. The Cancer Clinical Research Unit is actively engaged in various cancer research areas, with ongoing clinical research studies.Hybrid work may be allowed occasionally depending on workload, research patient schedule, and job performance.  The work schedule may vary – it is typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical research, including collaboration with affiliate or partnering research sites and conducting BRI-based studies
• Prepare for new studies, including regulatory document filing and study monitor visit preparation
• Screen and recruit study subjects, obtain informed consent, and document subject history
• Review adverse events, concomitant medications, and ensure protocol compliance and subject safety
• Handle test articles (TA), complete case report forms, and maintain source documents
• Manage proper standard or research billing and ensure site quality
• Coordinate subject care, including appointment scheduling, record reviews, treatment coordination, and health assessments
• Collect vital signs, perform telephone triage/screening, and assist with subject arrivals
• Conduct phlebotomy, specimen processing using universal precautions, and other procedures as appropriate
• Participate in process improvement activities and develop corrective and preventive action plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year full-time related experience required
• Must maintain subject and document confidentiality at all times
• Understand and comply with sponsor requirements, FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), HIPAA, IRB, and institutional policies and procedures
• Requires good medical knowledge, including medical terminology and basic subject care
• May require phlebotomy and vital sign collection skills, as well as the ability to operate centrifuges and EKG machines
• Preferred: Higher education or vocational training specializing in healthcare
• May require healthcare licensure or other specialized training

Compensation

$24.67 to $35.78 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

About Us

The Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) works together with clinicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center to bring clinical research opportunities to patients, giving them access to clinical trials for over 100 different conditions including cancer, digestive disease, cardiology, and neuroscience. The Clinical Research Program at BRI oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center, combining the expertise of a world-renowned research institute with remarkable healthcare to support studies that contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of diseases.

BRI is an independent, nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. Our culture is based on the values of collaboration, respect, innovation, and inquiry; team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.

At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitments to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6547 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org.

Salary : $25 - $36