Clinical Research Coordinator III - Psychiatry

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 pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator III to oversee complex clinical studies, coordinate multi-site operations, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes guiding staff, preparing regulatory documents, and liaising with PI and departments.

The position requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent), BLS certification within a month, and prior clinical research experience. Optional SOCRA/ACRP certification is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• SOCRA/ACRP certification optional.
• Clinical Research experience (3 years).
• Lead position held for 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary liaison to PI in developing plans for clinical research projects and assists in protocol amendments as appropriate.
• Evaluates and interprets collected data; prepares presentations and analyses of progress trends.
• Manages study startup and regulatory documentation; ensures compliance with protocols and regulatory agencies.
• Develops forms/questionnaires and assists in manuals; assists in budget review and invoicing.
• Supervises and trains research staff; participates in hiring and evaluation.
• Coordinates site visits by monitors and auditors.
• Performs study coordination tasks including data collection and participant procedures.

Skills

Clinical Research Management

Study Protocols

Database Management

Data Entry

FreezerWorks

Participant Recruiting

Team Supervision

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

FreezerWorks

SAS

Job description

Position Summary

The Cruchaga lab at the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator III. This person will oversee and coordinate complex or multi-site clinical research studies, serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff, promote smooth clinical operations, prepare regulatory compliance documents, coordinate interaction with other departments, and supervise clinical research coordinators and staff.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary liaison to PI in developing plans for clinical research projects; 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.
• 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.
• Manages protocol study start up and study launch, submission, and maintenance of essential regulatory documents. 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.
• 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. Assists in budget review and invoice tracking.
• Provides guidance and supervision to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of clinical research; trains new staff; serve as lead or as point of reference for other research coordinators for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance. Participate in the hiring, training, and evaluation of clinical research staff.
• Assists in scheduling and facilitating site visits by external and internal monitors and auditors.
• Provides study coordinator functions and performs all duties associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical research study/projects, data collection, and the management of data generated by study protocols; consents participants for non-therapeutic clinical trials and performs blood draws and other specimen collection as needed.
• 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

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 (3 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

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.

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, Data Entry, Freezerworks (Software), Ordering Supplies, Organizing, Participant Recruiting, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Supervision, Written Communication

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

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.