Clinical Research Assistant

Assist and provide administrative support for assigned Division research team with specific aspects of the organization, implementation and completion of clinical research trials. Coordinate the recruitment, enrollment and scheduling of study participants. Track regulatory documents and correspondence, maintain study files, collect and enter data and maintain databases, and assist the PI or Clinical Study Manager in the general implementation of clinical studies.

Seattle Children's Research Institute is hiring Research Assistants to serve as Physical Activity Coordinators (PACs)!

Overview of the Position
The Physical Activity Coordinator (PAC) is a school-based role focused on increasing youth physical activity. Through a combination of capacity building and direct service, the PAC will help schools provide more opportunities for youth to be physically active in ways that are safe, fun, inclusive, and sustainable. PACs will be part of a professional learning community to share resources and best practices for supporting physical activity in schools. The specific activities will depend on school needs and goals.
This position is a great fit for someone thinking about a career in teaching, coaching or youth development.
Capacity building could include assisting with school-wide strategic planning including:
• Helping to facilitate needs assessments, goal setting, action planning and supporting implementation of strategic plans related to inclusive physical activity.
• Working with community-based organizations, local and regional partners to identify opportunities and partnerships for physical activity.
Direct service could include creating opportunities for PA before, during, and after the school day, such as:
• Helping lead new positive and inclusive PA options at recess
• Helping implement new and sustainable before- and after-school programming
• Supporting teachers with physical activity during class time and on field trips
• Engaging with families around PA opportunities, needs, and interests
• Assisting with PA supervision

What we're looking for:
PACs will be placed in schools in Seattle and Tacoma. People with ties to these communities are strongly encouraged to apply
Prior experience working in a school-setting preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Collaborative and creative mindset, with an affinity for problem-solving
Passion for equitable access to physical activity opportunities for youth
Commitment to working for the entirety of the school year

Schedule:
PACs will be placed in a middle school to support physical activity before, during and after the school day. The PAC will work a flexible schedule with shifting program needs by season. Each PAC will work individually with their school and supervisor to figure out an appropriate schedule.

Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Two (2) years of college-level coursework in biological or life sciences or health related field
- At least one (1) year of work experience
- Per the driver's license requirement noted below, must have a driving record acceptable to Risk Management
- Confirmed proficiency in a second language via successful completion of a language assessment may be required for certain departments

Required Credentials:
- Any position that requires the use of a motor vehicle will require a current Washington State Driver's license.

Preferred:
- Bachelors Degree in biological or life sciences or health related field
- At least three (3) years in a research or health care setting
- Familiarity with US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and International Conference on
- Harmonization (ICH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
- Knowledge of medical terminology

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children’s website here: WSNA - UFCW

Seattle Children’s offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.

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As one of the nation's top five pediatric research centers, Seattle Children's Research Institute is dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

Our investigators are involved in hundreds of projects that cover every phase of research, from studying how diseases work to improving investigational therapies. They have pioneered groundbreaking cystic fibrosis treatments and cutting-edge cancer therapies that help a child's immune system defeat cancer, and made other major contributions to pediatric medicine. 

Researchers work in close collaboration with one another, their colleagues at partner institutions including the University of Washington and Fred Hutch and our healthcare providers at Seattle Children's Hospital, one of U.S. News & World Report’s top children's hospitals. This collaboration is one of our key strengths, allowing our faculty to draw on a variety of disciplines and techniques as they pursue solutions to some of medicine's most complex problems.

We are committed to not only treating disease but to eliminating it. Help us achieve our vision of being a worldwide leader in pediatric research aimed to improve the health and well-being of children. If you are interested in a challenging career aimed at groundbreaking research, Seattle Children's Research Institute is the place for you.

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