Clinical Research Coordinator II - Biomedical Engineering

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro transit U‑Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

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

This hands-on, participant-facing role coordinates multiple funded trials, screens and recruits volunteers with SCI, schedules visits, handles regulatory compliance, and supports experimental sessions. The position welcomes graduates from physical therapy, athletic training, exercise or movement science, or related health fields who seek substantive

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) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling among participants, study staff, and clinical evaluators.
• Identify eligible volunteers with SCI from participant databases and recruit for study protocols.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews; maintain regulatory documentation and source records.
• Support experimental sessions with participants, including preparation, transfers, and documentation of session notes and adverse events.

Skills

Clinical Research

Database Management

Research Projects

Spreadsheet Analysis

Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences

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

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

1. Certifications/Professional Licenses
   • Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
   • Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
2. Work Experience: Clinical Research (2 Years)
3. Skills: Not Applicable
4. Driver’s License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: 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.

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