Clinical Research Coordinator II - Pediatric Clinical Research Unit

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist investigators in coordinating complex studies across multiple projects within the Pediatrics Clinical Research Unit (PCRU).

The role emphasizes safeguarding human subjects, maintaining research integrity, and liaising with the school, sponsors, and participants. The coordinator will manage all phases of protocols, from recruitment to informed consent, and ensure regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Education: 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)
• 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)
• Grade C10

Responsibilities

• Confers with PI to assist in developing plans for research projects and discuss 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
• Routinely implements and manages all phases of study/protocol including recruitment, enrollment and eligibility as well as informed consent
• 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 IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate
• Serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI 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 incidental to the work described herein

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 | Scheduled Hours: 40

Position Summary

Position within the Pediatrics Clinical Research Unit (PCRU) assists investigators as coordinator of complex clinical research studies; responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance. Position will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care while safeguarding human subjects and promoting research integrity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Confers with PI to assist in developing plans for research projects and discuss 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
• Routinely implements and manages all phases of study/protocol including recruitment, enrollment and eligibility as well as informed consent
• 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 IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate
• Serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI 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 incidental to the work described herein

Working Conditions

• Patient care setting
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or more)
• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

• Education: 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
• 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)
• Grade C10

Salary

Salary Range $54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / Annually

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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
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with 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 leave: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources for continued childcare needs
• Adult care coverage available
• WashU covers 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.