Clinical Research Coordinator II - Biomedical Engineering

Washington University; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to coordinate human subjects research in the Seáñez Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering.

The role combines coordination across multiple clinical trials with hands-on support during experimental sessions for SCI participants. The position involves regulatory oversight, participant recruitment, scheduling, and ensuring safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Clinical Research experience (2 years) requested.
• Driver’s license not required for this position.

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 primary contact for study participants; arrange transportation and process payments.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and maintain regulatory documentation.
• Assist in preparing participants for testing sessions, including transfers and positioning.
• Monitor participant safety; document session notes and report deviations.

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical Research experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAS

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Clinical Research (2 Years)
• Not Applicable (Skills)
• A driver’s license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licences unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

Salary and Compensation

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.

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.

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.

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.

Questions

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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.

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