Clinical Research Coordinator I - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator I for the KITE Project in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

The role supports longitudinal studies on how social connection and disconnection influence suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children aged 5–10, coordinating interviews, assessments, and day-to-day study operations. This in-person role may include one remote day per week depending on study needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification is listed in preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes record-keeping systems; monitors participant progress and reports adverse events; liaises with funding agency and sites.
• Contacts/enrolls study participants; assesses eligibility based on criteria and observations.
• Develops informed consent packets and explains study purpose to participants and families.
• Administers/scores assessments and evaluates lab and clinical data for validity.
• Ensures timely completion of protocol requirements including scheduling and payments; interprets data and prepares reports.
• Collects clinical and narrative interviews under study protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the PI and team.

Skills

Clinical Research

Study Protocols

Communication

Computer Systems

Interviews

Data Compilation

Family Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Research Support

Team Management

Children

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Kids’ Interactions, Thoughts, and Experiences (KITE) Project in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking to hire a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator I to join and amplify our growing research team. Our studies examine how social connection and disconnection influence the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) in young children. We investigate early developmental risk factors, characterize how STBs are expressed in childhood, and develop evidence-based approaches for screening and assessment in children ages 5–10. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is transforming the landscape of childhood mental health, and we offer a collegial and collaborative work culture that values your contributions.

In your role as a Clinical Research Coordinator I, you will bring your clinical research expertise to assist the Principal Investigator in a longitudinal study examining STBs and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among children and preteens, involving clinical interviews and behavioral assessments. You may be responsible for several projects simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the sponsoring agency, community, and the study participants; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance. This position is primarily in-person, with the possibility of one remote day per week, depending on study needs. You will play an integral role in coordinating our research team, contacting and maintaining communication with research participants, and managing the day-to-day aspects of the study. We offer a collegial and collaborative work culture that values and respects your contributions. Close collaboration with our team of investigators and research staff will be central to your success in this position.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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 principal investigators with 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 and research sites.
• Contacts/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 research procedures to address participant/family concerns.
• Administers/scores assessments and/or evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed in a valid manner.
• Ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, EEG testing, procedures and payments) to include scheduling and facilitating the patient’s 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 and narrative interviews under clinical research protocols.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein, as assigned by the PI, such as running EEG lab sessions, mailing payments, and interviewing research participants.
• Engage in thoughtful communication with principal investigators, other clinical team members, and research staff, fostering a spirit of teamwork in service of our research and clinical mission.
• Actively participate in continuous learning and professional development initiatives to stay at the forefront of research and clinical best practices.
• Uphold the highest standard of participant confidentiality, ensuring stringent adherence to HIPPA regulations and institutional research guidelines.
• Prepares/edits progress reports and attends meetings.
• May participate in training of Professional Rater I/II.
• Monitors and orders any supplies necessary for successfully conducting the research assessments.
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications/Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Some weekend and evening availability is required for this position.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses

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

Work Experience

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

Skills

Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Computer Systems, Conducting Interviews, Data Compilation, Family Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Multitasking, Organizing, Research Support, Team Management, Working with Children