Clinical Research Coordinator I (Clinic) - Medical Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 47,400 - 71,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance packages

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Defined contribution Retirement Savings Plan

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement for employees and family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage patient trials and ensure compliance with clinical research protocols. The role involves recruiting participants, overseeing study phases, and ensuring timely collection of data.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $47,400 - $71,200 annually, along with several benefits like vacation days and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage all phases of study/protocol to ensure compliance.
• Recruit and enroll study participants, ensuring informed consent is obtained.
• Ensure timely completion of all protocol requirements and evaluate clinical data.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) screens and enrolls patients to trials, and subsequently helps coordinate the collection of study requirements (blood, tissue, data points) while patients are receiving protocol treatment and in active protocol follow-up. CRCs assist investigators in the coordination of clinical research trials of all complexities. May be responsible for a varying number of research studies simultaneously. Responsible for helping the treating clinical teams and Principal Investigator (PI) in managing the clinical and patient study requirements to ensure compliance, patient safety, and ethical integrity.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record‑keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study; analyzes, investigates and reports adverse events; makes decisions as to when to notify physicians of issues, when to stop participant inclusion and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Recruits and enrolls study participants; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews; develops informed consent packets for study participants and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets; explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans to address participant/family concerns; administers/scores tests and/or evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, lab testing, procedures and treatments), to include scheduling and facilitating the patient’s timely completion of protocol requirements; evaluates and interprets collected clinical data as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
• Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association, American Red Cross).

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver’s License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Grade

C09

Salary Range

$47,400.00 - $71,200.00 / Annually

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.