Clinical Research Coordinator II - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist investigators in coordinating a complex study across multiple sites. You will manage study procedures, protocol compliance, data collection, and communications with the sponsor, participants, and team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of clinical research experience, and BLS certification. Proficiency with SAS and documentation, plus strong organizational skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of clinical research experience.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and implementation of study procedures.
• Ensure protocol compliance and regulatory documentation.
• Manage data collection, entry, and quality checks.
• Communicate with investigators, sponsors, and participants.
• Prepare manuscripts, amendments, and progress reports as needed.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Study Protocols

Database Management

Research Projects

Spreadsheet Analysis

SAS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SAS

Job description

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 study participants; manages and records all phases of the study protocol to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency requirements.

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses interpretation of results; collaborates in preparing manuscripts for publication and grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in preparing amendments to protocols or modifications to study design as appropriate.
• Coordinates development of forms, questionnaires, and application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for data collection and coding; reviews journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to stay abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid the planning of new studies.
• Implements and manages all phases of the study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and regulatory agencies; establishes record‑keeping systems; assesses participant progress; analyzes and reports adverse events; decides when to notify physicians, when to stop participant inclusion, and makes or recommends adjustments to the protocol; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Job Location: Patient care setting.
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not exhaustive; management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education and Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications / Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support—American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Work Experience: Clinical research experience of 2 years.
• Skills: Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS).
• Driver’s License: Not required