Clinical Research Coordinator II - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,600 - 78,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance packages

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Defined contribution Retirement Savings Plan

4 weeks of caregiver leave

Tuition coverage for employees and their families

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a research coordinator for the WashU Medicine Center for Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders. This role involves managing clinical studies and ensuring compliance with protocol guidelines. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of clinical research experience. The position offers competitive health insurance, vacation days, and family leave, among other benefits in a patient care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Clinical Research.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage all phases of study and protocol compliance.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab processing.
• Assist in developing research project plans and manuscripts.
• Evaluate and interpret collected clinical data.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Study Protocols

Database Management

Research Projects

Spreadsheet Analysis

Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Summary

The WashU Medicine Center for Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders (https://pediatricneuromusculardisorders.wustl.edu/) provides quality care, state-of-the-art treatment, precision medicine, and research opportunities to pediatric and young adult patients diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders. Patients at our center have access to leading-edge clinical trials which focus on personalized medicine to improve the understanding, treatment, and prevention of neuromuscular diseases.

Scheduled Hours

40

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs phlebotomy and lab processing following appropriate training.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross); must be obtained within one month of hire date; online BLS certifications that lack a skills assessment component do not meet the requirement.
• Work Experience: Clinical Research – 2 years.
• Skills: Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS).
• Driver's License: Not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and blood lab processing experience.
• Experience with children.

Salary Range

$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 / Annually

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.

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.