Position Summary

This position is intended for a highly productive research coordinator with experience managing a large and diverse research portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience with industry-sponsored studies, federally funded studies, and investigator-initiated trials. Preferred qualifications include prior experience supporting these types of studies, including study coordination responsibilities, assisting with grant writing, and regulatory compliance activities. This is a fast-paced position that requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates more complex clinical research studies; serves as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff by promoting a smooth operation, preparation of regulatory compliance and interaction with other departments; may supervise clinical research staff.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.
• Responsible for the development of case report forms, questionnaires, and the application of research techniques.
• Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol lifecycle; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines, standard operating procedures, institutional policies, and requirements of regulatory agencies; monitors participants’ progress; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies with study conduct/data and assists in developing corrective action plans; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Provides guidance to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of clinical research; may train new staff; may serve as lead or as point of reference for other research coordinators for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance.
• May assist in ordering supplies needed for the research projects and research group.

Investigator Initiated Research Project Specific Tasks

• May act as primary liaison to Principal Investigator (PI) to assist in developing plans for investigator-initiated research projects; may assist in preparation of budgets and grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; may assist in writing initial study protocol and instructional manuals; may assist in preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modification to study design, as appropriate.
• May review 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.
• May assist in preparation of study progress reports and data safety monitoring reports for PI and funding agencies.
• May assist in the interpretation of study data and results; may prepare oral and written reports and presentations and/or assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Typically sitting at a desk or a table. 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: Clinical Research (3 Years).

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree.
• Work Experience: Lead Position (1 Year).
• Skills: Clinical Research Management, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Supervision.

Salary Range

$58,300.00 - $90,400.00 / Annually

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.