OnCore: DFD - Protocol Staff Role

List of roles that may be available in OnCore's PC Console / Main / Staff tab, including their definitions, any special entry instructions, and whether the roles map to Florence eBinders and/or Health Link.

OnCore Staff Roles, Definitions, Entry Instructions, and Mapping
Protocol Role Definition Requirement /
Entry Instructions
Mapped to Florence eBinders Mapped to Health Link
Affiliate Site Principal Investigator Responsible investigator at the affiliate site for the conduct of the research study. Required for situations described; multi-site research Not mapped Not mapped
Affiliate Site Study Coordinator Provide coordination and management of the research study at the affiliate site for the activities associated with subject enrollment and participation. Required for situations described; multi-site research Not mapped Not mapped
Affiliate Sub-Investigator An investigator at the affiliate site who provides a significant contribution and assistance to the principal investigator in the conduct of the research study. Not required Not mapped Not mapped
Biobank
     Oncology only
Biobank is listed if the Translational Science BioCore (TSB) is a collaborator on the protocol (fresh or flash frozen tissue is collected). Required for situations described; ancillary services for notifications Not mapped Not mapped
Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory
    Oncology only
Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory is listed if CP Lab is a collaborator on the protocol. Required for situations described; ancillary services for notifications Not mapped Not mapped
Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is listed if the CRU is a collaborator on the protocol. Required for situations described; ancillary services for notifications Not mapped Not mapped
Collaborator
    Oncology only
Individual collaborators who provide ePRMS Collaborator Signoff for UWCCC Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) submissions. Required for situations described; refer to ePRMS Submission OnCore Tutorial for instructions. Not mapped Not mapped
Compliance and Monitoring Coordinator Personnel responsible for monitoring and/or auditing study records and/or data for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations, state and local laws, and applicable institutional policies and procedures. Not Required Mapped to Internal Compliance DSMC Coordinator Not mapped
Contract Specialist
    Non-oncology only
The staff member involved in drafting and negotiating the contract and budget for the study. Required in situations with central contract negotiation separate from other financial roles (e.g., CTI, DoM) Not mapped Not mapped
CRIC Imaging
    Oncology only
Radiology imaging support related to oncology research. Required for situations described; ancillary services for notifications Not mapped Not mapped
Data Coordinator Personnel responsible for managing subject data, coordinating sponsor/monitor visits, and/or supporting study coordination tasks. Not Required Mapped to Study Coordinator Health Link Research Activity access
Data Coordinator (Primary) Provide main management of subject data, coordinating sponsor/monitor visits, and/or supporting study coordination tasks.

Limited to one member of the study team. 
Not Required Mapped to Study Coordinator Health Link Research Activity access
eReg Mapped Sign Refer to Florence eBinders: Roles and Permissions Only required to facilitate eBinders access Mapped to eReg Mapped Sign Not mapped
eReg Unmapped (Affiliate) Sign Refer to Florence eBinders: Multi-Site Binder Type UW User Guide Only required to facilitate eBinders access Not mapped Not mapped
eReg Upload Assistance - SS Refer to Florence eBinders: Roles and Permissions Only required to facilitate eBinders access Mapped to eReg Upload Assistant (study-specific) Not mapped
Fellow/Trainee Fellow or MD-in-training who assists in the conduct of the research study. Not Required Mapped to Study Investigator Not mapped
Financial Specialist Personnel responsible for the financial aspects of the research study, including invoicing and reconciling accounts. Required if using OnCore financial functionality Not mapped Not mapped
Imaging Staff
    Non-oncology only
Personnel responsible for performing imaging data collection, such as ophthalmologic, radiologic, or ultrasound. Not required Not mapped Not mapped
Multisite Coordinator UW staff responsible for coordination with non-UW sites when UW is the coordinating center on a multi-site study Required for situations described Mapped to Regulatory Staff Not mapped
Office for Translational Research Services
    Oncology only
OTRS is listed if UWCCC OTRS is involved in the protocol (e.g., IND/FDA annual report submission services) or if it is a WONIX study. Required for situations described Not mapped Not mapped
Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator
    Non-oncology only
Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for the research study. Not Required Not mapped Not mapped
Pathology
    Oncology only
Pathology is listed if UW Pathology is a collaborator on a UWCCC protocol. Required for situations described; ancillary services for notifications Not mapped Not mapped
Pharmaceutical Research Center PRC is listed if PRC is a collaborator on the protocol (drug or agent is involved in the protocol). Required for situations described; ancillary services for notifications.

Note: Not used for studies that are open to affiliate sites only.

Not mapped Not mapped
Primary Budget Contact
     Non-oncology only
Provide main coordination for the financial aspects of the research study.

Limited to one member of the study team.
Not Required Not mapped Not mapped
Principal Investigator Responsible investigator for the conduct of the research study   Required
Mapped to Study Investigator Health Link Research Activity access
Program Manager Manage the research program for which the research study is conducted. For UWCCC, this is either the Program Manager or Pod Manager.  Required for oncology Mapped to Study Coordinator Health Link Research Activity access
Protocol Administrative Coordinator
    Oncology only
Staff responsible for coordinating and overseeing activities and administrative tasks related to clinical research study activation and maintenance. Not Required Mapped to Study Coordinator Not Mapped
Protocol Coordinator
    Non-oncology only
Research staff responsible for administrative tasks related to protocol activation and maintenance such as protocol review and workflow development.   Required for non-oncology Mapped to Regulatory Staff Not Mapped
Protocol Creator User who created the protocol; included automatically in OnCore protocol staff list when protocol is created.  Default Not Mapped Not Mapped
Radiology
    Non-oncology only
Radiology is listed if UW Radiology is a collaborator on the protocol. Not Required Not Mapped
Not Mapped
Rater/Coder/Evaluator
    Non-oncology only
Staff responsible for administering and/or scoring cognitive tests or other evaluative measures. Not Required Not Mapped
Not Mapped
Regulatory Coordinator Provide coordination of the IRB and/or FDA application(s) or the development of the research protocol and informed consent document(s) for the research study.   Not Required Mapped to Regulatory Staff Not Mapped
Regulatory Coordinator (Primary) Provide main coordination of the IRB and/or FDA application(s) or the development of the research protocol and informed consent document(s) for the research study.

Limited to one member of the study team.
Required Mapped to Regulatory Staff Not mapped
Research Administrator Administration of the research program for which the research study is conducted.   Not Required Mapped to Regulatory Staff Not Mapped
Research Billing Contact Responsible reviewer of research charges in Health Link.  Required if the study has UWH billing Not Mapped Health Link Research Activity access
Research Lab Staff Provide laboratory support, processing and/or analysis of biological specimens for the research study.   Not Required Not Mapped
Not Mapped
Research Nurse Research Staff with a nursing degree or designation who consents subjects, completes regulatory tasks, and/or performs other duties for research studies.  Not Required Mapped to Study Coordinator Health Link Research Activity access
Statistician UW personnel who analyzes study data and/or creates/approves electronic case report forms. Appropriate for Data Analyst. Required in oncology if applicable: ePRMS signoff Not Mapped Not Mapped
Study Chair
    Oncology only
Staff responsible for providing overall management for the operation of the study, and for reporting to the Data and Safety Monitoring Board.   Required if listed in protocol for oncology Not Mapped Not Mapped
Study Coordinator Provide coordination and management of the research study for the activities associated with subject enrollment and participation.   Required for non-oncology in the situations described: using Study Finder Mapped to Study Coordinator Health Link Research Activity access
Study Coordinator (Primary)
Provide main coordination and management of the research study for the activities associated with subject enrollment and participation.

Limited to one member of the study team. 

Not Required
Mapped to Study Coordinator Health Link Research Activity access
Study Finder Contact
    Non-oncology only
The email associated with this listing will be available on Study Finder for potential participants to contact.  

Note: Study Finder was retired 11Aug2025 so this role does not have a current function.
Not Required Not Mapped Not Mapped
Sub-Investigator An investigator who assists the principal investigator in the conduct of the research study.   Not Required
Mapped to Study Investigator Health Link Research Activity access
Submitter
    Oncology only
The study staff responsible for submitting the protocol to the PRMC via ePRMS. Required for oncology
Not Mapped Not Mapped
TRIP Lab
    Oncology only
TRIP Lab is listed if the UWCCC TRIP Lab is involved in the protocol. Required for oncology in the situations described: ancillary services for notifications
Not Mapped Not Mapped
UWCCC Network Facilitator
     Oncology only
UWCCC Network Facilitator is listed if CRCO Network Coordinator coordinates affiliate study activities. Required for situations described in oncology
Not Mapped Not Mapped
UW Enrolling Provider/Faculty
    Oncology only
The UW physician or other provider who enrolled the participant(s) in the study.   Required for oncology
Not Mapped Not Mapped
UW Referring Provider
    Oncology only
The UW physician or other provider who initiates the trial discussion then refers the subject to the study team and/or UW Enrolling Provider for enrollment.   Not Required. Used to track internal referrals for treatment trials. Enter if applicable and known.
Not Mapped Not Mapped


Keywords:
Protocol Staff Role contact
Doc ID:
70715
Owned by:
Ilsa G. in SMPH Research Applications
Created:
2017-02-15
Updated:
2026-10-16
Sites:
SMPH Research Applications