Clinical Research Coordinator III - Pediatrics Gastroenterology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit benefit

Tuition support

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee a complex MOM observational study, coordinating visits, consent, data entry, and interactions with IRB/IACUC. The role requires careful communication, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams across hospital and home visits.

Responsibilities include recruitment, consent, data entry, and assisting with lab procedures and analyses using REDCap, Excel, and EPIC. 40-hour weeks in Saint Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex clinical research studies and serve as liaison with PI and staff.
• Promote regulatory compliance and assist with IRB/IACUC requirements.
• Develop forms, procedures and manuals; ensure accurate data collection and coding.

Skills

Clinical Research Mgmt

Clinical Study Protocols

Database Management

Research Projects

Spreadsheet Analysis

SAS

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

REDCap

Excel

EPIC

Job description

Position Summary

The Holtz lab is seeking help with a complex observational clinical study at Washington University School of Medicine. The Maternal Offspring Microbiome (MOM) study aims to understand how the infant gut is first populated with bacteria and viruses. We are interested in defining if babies obtain their microbiome from their environment, from the people who care for them, or from their pets. In this position, you will oversee and coordinate a complex clinical research study; serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff by promoting a smooth operation, prepare regulatory compliance and interact with other departments; supervise clinical research staff. You will work closely with other team members and healthcare professionals to recruit and enroll study participants, explain the purpose of study and obtain informed consent from participants, conduct study visits in the hospital and the participant’s home, ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of the IRB and IACUC, enter data, assist with lab procedures, and perform data analyses. Preferred applicants are detail orientated, clear communicators, able to provide their own transportation to study visits, curious, enthusiastic, have a flexible schedule, and have experience with REDCap, Excel, and EPIC.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary liaison to PI in developing plans for research projects and discussing the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
• Serves as responsible for 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.
• Designs, implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies and monitors participant’s progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; resolves IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Provides guidance to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of clinical research; trains new staff; may serve as lead or as point of reference for other research coordinators for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance.
• 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 above.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment

• Office equipment

Education

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications/Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience

Clinical Research (3 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license and good driving record are required for this position.

Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• BLS 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 requirements).
• Optional Based On Department) SOCRA/ACRP certification.
• Class F Driver's License to travel to other locations and participants' homes.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Lead Position (1 Year)

Skills

Clinical Research Management, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Supervision

Grade

C11

Salary Range

$58,300.00 - $90,400.00 / 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

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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

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.