Clinical Research Coordinator II - Pathology and Immunology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit fare benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a coordinator in the THuNDR Laboratory for postmortem brain research and coordination across AD and movement disorder studies.

You will liaise with school leadership, PIs, and research sites to ensure protocol compliance and smooth study operation. Responsibilities include developing plans, writing manuals, coordinating forms, reviewing literature, coordinating data collection, and preparing progress reports and manuscripts; this is a non-clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/ or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 2 years of clinical research experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist develop plans for research projects and interpret results; collaborate on manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Coordinate forms, questionnaires, and data collection; write manuals for study progress and coding.
• Implement all phases of study; ensure protocol compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate clinical data; prepare reports and summaries with progress insights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Study Protocols

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Dynamics

Interpersonal Interactions

Interpersonal Relationships

Research Projects

Spreadsheet Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Clinical Research – 2 years

Job description

Position Summary

This position is with the Translational Human Neurodegenerative Disease Research (THuNDR) Laboratory that serves as the Neuropathology Core for The Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, the Washington University Movement Disorders Center, the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN), and the DIAN Trials Unit (DIAN-TU). Assists investigators as coordinator of a complex clinical research study involving postmortem human brain tissue (autopsy material), acting as a liaison with the school, principal investigators (PIs), and internal and external research sites in the area of Alzheimer disease, related dementias and movement disorders studies; manages and records all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

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;
• 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.

Education

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications /Professional Licenses

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.

More About This Job

This is a research position that will not have any direct patient contact.

Preferred Qualifications

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, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Dynamics, Interpersonal Interactions, Interpersonal Relationships, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis

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.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

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

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.