Clinical Research Coordinator II (Hybrid) - Neurology

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a clinical research coordinator to assist investigators in coordinating a complex clinical study in adult epilepsy research. You may manage multiple studies and act as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and participants.

The role involves developing plans, writing manuals, ensuring protocol compliance, reviewing literature, and preparing grant proposals. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

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
• Work Experience: Clinical Research (2 Years)
• 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).
• Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, SAS (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses interpretation of results; collaborates in manuscript preparation and grant proposals.
• Coordinates development of forms, questionnaires and application of research techniques; writes manuals for study progress, data collection and coding.
• Implements and manages all phases of study; ensures protocol compliance and regulatory requirements; maintains records; assesses participant progress and reports adverse events.
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data; prepares presentations or reports with progress analyses and conclusions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Study Protocols

Research Projects

Spreadsheet Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAS

Database Management

Job description

Location SAINT 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. New clinical trials in Adult Epilepsy Research.

Job Description

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.
• 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 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)

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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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

• 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!
• 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.

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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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