Clinical Research Coordinator I
Job Summary
Join our dynamic, mission-driven team as a Clinical Research Coordinator I, where you will assist investigators in coordinating a range of clinical research studies - from basic to complex - with primary focus on Epilepsy and rare pediatric diseases. You will work with multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the Medical School, sponsoring agencies, the community, and study participants. This role is crucial for managing and recording all phases of study progress as required by the sponsoring and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol • 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 to 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 protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate • Serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency
Recruitment and Enrollment
• Recruits and enrolls study participants • Makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews • Develops informed consent packets for study participants and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets • Explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans to address participant/family concerns • Administers/scores tests and/or evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner
Protocol Completion and Data Analysis
• Ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, lab testing, procedures and treatments), to include scheduling and facilitating the patient's timely completion of protocol requirements • 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
Clinical Data Collection
• Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols
Working Conditions
• Job Location/Working Conditions: Patient care setting • Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table • Equipment: Office 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: No specific work experience is required for this position • Skills: Not Applicable • Drivers License: A drivers license is not required for this position
Preferred Qualifications
• Education: 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, Computer Systems, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Research Support
Salary Range
$47,400.00 - $71,200.00 / Annually
Benefits
• Personal: 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 • Wellness programs and resources • Family benefits, including caregiver leave and dependent tuition coverage
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.