Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Gastroenterology (IBD)

About the role

Scheduled Hours: 40
Position Summary: Under direction, participates in clinical research study activities; screens, obtains consent, and enrolls participants in study; performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, documentation, and reporting of clinical research data.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the recruitment of study participants as identified in related protocol;
  
• Visits with study participants to explain study, screens for eligibility and obtains informed consent of participants.
  
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol;
  
• Obtains consent, interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
  
• Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study;
  
• Explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study;
  
• Refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
  
• Colls data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources;
  
• Performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary;
  
• Prepares and distributes study packets and information.

Working Conditions

• Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment
  
• Ability to travel to non-WashU off-site locations.
  
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table
  
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
  
• Equipment: Office equipment

Education

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
  
• Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree.

Work Experience

• Administrative Or Research: 2 Years

Skills

• Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Written Communication

Driver's License

• A driver's license and good driving record are required for this position.

Other Information

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.
• Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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• 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.
• 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, and 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, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. 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.