Clinical Research Study Assistant I - Neurology

About the role

Under the direction of a Research Coordinator or Principal Investigator (PI), supports clinical research activities, including screening, consenting, and enrolling study participants. Assists with the collection, documentation, management, and reporting of clinical research data in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Participant Recruitment, Screening, and Consent

• Assists with the recruitment and screening of potential study participants in accordance with study protocols.
• Reviews medical records and other relevant information to assess preliminary eligibility for participation.
• Explains study procedures and requirements to participants and their caregivers or legally authorized representatives, as applicable.
• Obtains informed consent in accordance with approved protocols and institutional requirements.

Study Visit Coordination and Participant Support

• Schedules study visits and follow-up appointments and coordinates required study procedures.
• Prepares study packets, questionnaires, and other materials needed for participant visits.
• Assists with study visits by escorting participants to designated areas and coordinating their movement through various visit procedures.
• Explains and coordinates laboratory testing, diagnostic procedures and other study-related activities.
• Provides participants and caregivers with study-related information and directs them to appropriate resources as needed.

Data Collection and Documentation

• Collects and records research data from participant interviews, questionnaires, medical records, diagnostic tests, and other approved sources.
• Completes study forms, source documentation, and other required paperwork in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Performs basic, protocol-defined assessments and assists with the review of collected data for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares and maintains study documentation and reports as required.

Laboratory and Clinical Research Support

• Assists with the collection, processing, labeling, storage and preparation of blood and other biological specimens for research purposes, as trained and authorized.
• Coordinates laboratory testing and other diagnostic procedures required by study protocols.
• Maintains study supplies and ensures that necessary materials are available for participant visits and research activities.

General Research Support

• Works collaboratively with Research Coordinators, PIs and other research team members to support study activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the successful conduct of clinical research studies.

Working conditions

• Job location: Normal office environment
• Physical effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Equipment: Office equipment

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications & licenses

No specific certification or professional license is required for this position.

Work experience

Customer Service (1 Year)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's license

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Qualifications

Preferred education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred certifications & licenses

No additional certification or professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred work experience

Medical Customer Service (1 Year)

Preferred skills

• Clerical Skills
• Database Management
• Data Collection Methods
• Data Entry
• Detail-Oriented
• High Accuracy
• Information Organization
• Interpersonal Communication
• Researching

Pay

Grade C06-H. Salary range: $17.89 – $26.35 per hour. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. 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

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 combining 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

Family

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources for continued childcare needs
• Adult care resources
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, visit https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/