Clinical Research Coordinator II - Biomedical Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II for the Seáñez Lab in Biomedical Engineering.

This hands-on role combines coordinating multiple funded trials with direct support of SCI participants, including preparation, transfers, and use of research instrumentation. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, IRB submissions, scheduling, and participant contacts, offering opportunities for co‑authorship and ongoing SCI community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Clinical Research experience (2 years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify eligible volunteers with SCI from participant databases.
• Screen and recruit participants across study protocols.
• Coordinate scheduling among participants, study staff, and clinical evaluators.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study participants; arrange transportation and process payments.
• Maintain scheduling calendars, visit tracking logs, and participant communication records.
• Assist in preparing participants for testing sessions, including skin preparation, electrode placement, transfers, and positioning.
• Monitor participant comfort and safety; document session notes and flag adverse events or protocol deviations.
• Maintain experimental supplies and ensure post‑session equipment cleanup.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Maintain ClinicalTrials.gov registration and reporting.
• Keep study binders, delegation logs, enrollment records, and source documents in audit‑ready condition.
• Track and coordinate study staff training and certifications (CITI, GCP, BLS).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Study Protocols

Database Management

Research Projects

Spreadsheet Analysis

SAS

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Seáñez Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering studies how neuroprosthetics and motor training can improve movement in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to serve as the operational center of our human subjects research program.

This is a hands‑on, participant‑facing position that combines two functions: (1) clinical research coordination across multiple funded clinical trials, including recruitment, scheduling, and regulatory compliance; and (2) direct support of experimental sessions with participants with SCI, including participant preparation, transfers and positioning, and familiarity with research instrumentation.

The position is well suited to candidates with a background in physical therapy, athletic training, exercise or movement science, or a related health or life science field who want substantive research training, co‑authorship opportunities, and sustained contact with the SCI community. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Human Subjects Research

• Identify eligible volunteers with SCI from participant databases
• Screen and recruit participants across study protocols
• Coordinate scheduling among participants, study staff, and clinical evaluators
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study participants; arrange transportation and process payments
• Maintain scheduling calendars, visit tracking logs, and participant communication records

Experimental Session Support (hands‑on)

• Assist in preparing participants for testing sessions, including skin preparation, electrode placement, transfers, and positioning
• Monitor participant comfort and safety; document session notes and flag adverse events or protocol deviations
• Maintain experimental supplies and ensure post‑session equipment cleanup

Regulatory Oversight and Compliance

• Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews
• Maintain ClinicalTrials.gov registration and reporting
• Keep study binders, delegation logs, enrollment records, and source documents in audit‑ready condition
• Track and coordinate study staff training and certifications (CITI, GCP, BLS)

Perform 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

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

Clinical Research (2 Years)

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

Education

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / 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.