Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pediatric Endocrinology

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, detail-orientated Clinical Research Coordinator to assist investigators as coordinator of basic to moderately complex clinical research studies; 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. As part of the study team, you will interact with both pediatric participants and their families. Key responsibilities include participant screening and enrollment, scheduling and conducting study visits, collecting tracking and managing initial antibody screening tests and results, data entry, regulatory and study management, and other various coordinating activities.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages all phases of clinical research studies, protocols, and related program activities; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies and sponsoring organizations; establishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping systems; monitors participants’ progress and study activities; 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 investigators, clinical teams, funding or sponsoring agency, and study participants and families.
• Recruits and enrolls study participants and/or facilitates participation in research and screening activities; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on established study criteria and participant information; develops and/or maintains study materials and informed consent documentation, as applicable; communicates with study participants and families regarding study purpose, procedures, screening opportunities, and visit requirements; addresses routine participant and family questions and facilitates communication with appropriate clinical or research personnel.
• Ensures timely completion of all protocol and program requirements, including assessment, laboratory testing, procedures, visits, and follow-up activities; coordinates study and/or screening activities, results, and follow-up requirements, as applicable; evaluates and interprets collected clinical data as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports summarizing study or program activities and progress.
• Collects, enters, maintains, and manages clinical and research data in accordance with approved protocols and established data-management procedures, including maintaining study-specific databases and tracking participant, laboratory, screening, and follow-up information, as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working conditions

Patient care setting. Typically sitting at desk or table. Office equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are not sufficient).
• No specific work experience required.
• Driver’s license not required.

Preferred qualifications

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Study Protocols
• Communication
• Computer Systems
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Research Support

Pay

Grade C09. Salary range: $49,200.00 – $73,800.00 annually. 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.

Benefits

• 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 combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child; family care resources for continued childcare and adult care needs.
• Tuition coverage for employee and family: dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of service.