Clinical Research Coordinator I - Neurology

Scheduled Hours ----------------

The clinical research coordinator's position focuses on industry-sponsored clinical trials working in the John L Trotter Multiple Sclerosis Center. The clinical research coordinator will work in the lab of Dr. Rob Naismith, Professor of Neurology, as well as with a clinical trial research team of over 10 research coordinators and a research nurse. This is an opportunity to work alongside a mission to combat MS and help support over three thousand patients with MS. Our clinical research program includes dozens of studies sponsored through the NIH, Department of Defense, National MS Society, and various pharmaceutical companies.

About the Research -----------------

For more information on MS: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/understanding-ms/what-is-ms

Job Description ----------------

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

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

Ensures timely completion of all 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

Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols --------------------------------------------------------

• Performs other duties as assigned

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:

• 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: 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 -------------------------

• Prior experience working with industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals
• Detail-oriented approach to tasks
• Conducted informed consent discussions with patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring they understood the studys purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits
• Hands on experience with ECG's, blood draws, lab processing

Salary Range -------------

$47,400.00 - $71,200.00 / Annually

Questions ----------

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Accommodation --------------

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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
• 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
• More!

Family:

• 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 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.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.