Clinical Research Coordinator I (Data) - 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

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition reimbursement for employees and family

Job summary

A leading research university in St. Louis seeks a Data Coordinator to assist in clinical trials. This role involves managing patient-related data, ensuring compliance with protocols, and extracting data from medical records. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and Basic Life Support certification. Responsibilities include monitoring participant progress and resolving protocol management issues, making it essential for candidates to have strong skills in clinical research and data management. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education/experience.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient-related data across all phases of clinical trials.
• Monitors participant’s progress and reports adverse events.
• Extracts clinical data from EMR and enters it into an EDC.

Skills

Clinical Research

Database Management

Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

Spreadsheet Analysis

Research Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Position assists investigators as a data coordinator of clinical research trials of all complexities, extracting data from the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other source documents and entering it into an Electronic Data Capture (EDC). May be responsible for numerous research trials simultaneously. Helps ensure the accurate collection of study‑required procedures while patients are receiving protocol treatment and are in active protocol follow‑up; acts as liaison between the School, trial sponsors, vendors, and the study team. Responsible for helping the clinic coordinator and Principal Investigator (PI) manage and record data for all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance, patient safety and welfare, and data integrity.

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages patient‑related data across all phases of clinical trials; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies procedural problems and/or inconsistencies.
• Monitors participant’s progress throughout study, which includes documentation and reporting of adverse events; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison between WU study team, the sponsor, and Clinical Research Organization (CRO).
• Extracts clinical data from EMR and receives clinical data from other source documents and enters it in a study‑specific electronic data capture system (EDC).
• Assures protocol compliance and adherence by performance of quality control checks of collected data.
• Evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed correctly and per protocol specification. Reviews collected clinical data in conjunction with PI or sub‑investigator as appropriate.
• Frequently communicates with sponsors and CROs, and responds to queries. Facilitates sponsor monitoring visits (if applicable).
• Attends patient‑related, protocol, and educational meetings. May prepare oral or written presentations related to patient updates or protocol training. Attends sponsor monitoring meetings with the PI (if applicable). Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
• Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding; reviews journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Education

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

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – 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.

More About This Job

• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements). Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Additional Certifications / Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Additional Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Additional Skills

• Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS).

Grade

C09

Salary Range

$47,400.00 – $71,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314‑935‑1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.