Project/Program Manager I (Assistant Research Coordinator) at King County, WA

About the Department

The mission of the TB Control Program is to interrupt the transmission of TB in Seattle and King County. It provides evaluation and treatment to individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having active TB and those who are exposed to the infection recently. The research unit conduct programmatically relevant studies concerning diagnosis, clinical management and prevention of TB infection and disease.

Under the direction of the Senior research coordinator, performs duties such as provide general support of the research team with enrollment, consent, tracking and managing Case Report Forms (CRFs), managing study results and data entry, monitoring the research data base, making sure research specimens are processed and shipped per protocol and assisting with quality management process.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Work Location

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate may be expected to report to the office for onsite work typically (2-3 times per week).  The frequency of onsite work may vary based on business or operational needs and be adjusted accordingly. The primary onsite location is Harborview Medical Center 325 Ninth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Position Duties

• Screen and assess patients’ eligibility for study participation 
• Ensure valid informed consent is obtained for participants and maintain informed consent document binders 
• Track study activities for participants such as laboratory results, clinical tests and measurements, scheduled and unscheduled visits per study protocol 
• Maintain adequate and accurate records, case reporting forms (CRF) and certified source documents 
• Assist with enrollments and follow ups as needed 
• Assists the Principal Investigator (PI), the research nurse or the senior research coordinator in reporting AE and SAE within the established timeline 
• Perform and monitor data entry into the TBTC portal within established timeline 
• Assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol 
• Participate in the site quality management activities 
• Participate in study specific trainings, webinars, conference calls and scientific meetings 
• Assists the senior research coordinator in developing start up plans for each specific studies 
• Coordinate specimens process and shipment according to study protocol 
• Maintain study specific regulatory files and binders 
• Perform other tasks as delegated by the senior study coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

• Working experience in clinical settings or in healthcare related to infectious diseases such as TB, HIV or STD
•  Prior experience as a research assistant or entry-level research position 
• Some experience with data entry and basic understanding in clinical trial management 
• Some knowledge of HIPPA and trial regulations 
• Experience with scheduling appointments, communicating with patients or participants and other clinical staff

Desired Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as sciences, nursing, chemistry, biology or related health science 
• 2 years of experience in a health care or clinical setting 
•  Knowledge about FDA regulations and GCP principles 
• Experience with data entry, databases and other relevant software 
• Experience in study planning, implementation and monitoring

Other Qualifications

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

Internal candidates of King County that meets minimum qualifications 

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership

Non Represented

Contact

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