Washington University in St. Louis
Clinical Research Coordinator I - Neurology
Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, United States
Clinical Research Coordinator
Assists investigators as coordinator of a basic to moderately complex clinical research study; may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by the sponsoring agency 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. Recruits and enrolls study participants; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations 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 (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. Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Patient care setting. Typically sitting at desk or table. Office equipment. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications: 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. Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job: Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Preferred Qualifications: Education: No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Skills: Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Computer Systems, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Research Support. Grade: C09 Salary Range: $47,400.00 - $71,200.00 / Annually For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to the External Applicant FAQ. 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. All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Personal benefits include 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; and a defined contribution Retirement Savings Plan. Wellness benefits include wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family benefits include 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child, family care resources for your continued childcare needs, and WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family. 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.
Assists investigators as coordinator of a basic to moderately complex clinical research study; may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by the sponsoring agency 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. Recruits and enrolls study participants; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations 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 (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. Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Patient care setting. Typically sitting at desk or table. Office equipment. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications: 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. Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job: Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Preferred Qualifications: Education: No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Skills: Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Computer Systems, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Research Support. Grade: C09 Salary Range: $47,400.00 - $71,200.00 / Annually For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to the External Applicant FAQ. 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. All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Personal benefits include 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; and a defined contribution Retirement Savings Plan. Wellness benefits include wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family benefits include 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child, family care resources for your continued childcare needs, and WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family. 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.