Clinical Research Coordinator II - Bone Marrow Transplant & Leukemia

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U‑Pass

Tuition assistance

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist investigators in coordinating complex studies and liaise with the school, sponsoring agencies, community, and participants.

You will document and manage all phases of study protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves developing research plans, coordinating forms and data collection, and supporting manuscript preparation and grant applications.

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) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses interpretation of results.
• Collaborates in manuscript preparation and grant proposals to sponsoring agencies.
• Coordinates development of forms, questionnaires and application of research techniques.
• Writes instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding.
• Reviews literature to stay updated and plan new studies.
• Manages all phases of study/protocol to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical Research

Database Management

Spreadsheet Analysis

SAS

Research Projects

Clinical Study Protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

St. Louis, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Assists investigators as coordinator of a complex clinical research study; may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants; manages and records all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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. 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.
• 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.

Basic Life Support Requirements

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. 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).

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)

Salary

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.

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

• 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 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.

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.

Company Culture

Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well‑being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work‑life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.

Regulatory Information

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