Clinical Research Coordinator III - Psychiatry

Position Summary The Cruchaga lab at the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator III. This person will oversee and coordinate complex or multi-site clinical research studies, serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff, promote smooth clinical operations, prepare regulatory compliance documents, coordinate interaction with other departments, and supervise clinical research coordinators and staff. Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week Primary Duties & Responsibilities Acts as the primary liaison to PI in developing plans for clinical research projects; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate. Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same. Manages protocol study start up and study launch, submission, and maintenance of essential regulatory documents. Designs, implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies and monitors participant’s progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; resolves IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency. Responsible for the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding. Assists in budget review and invoice tracking. Provides guidance and supervision to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of clinical research; trains new staff; serves as lead or as point of reference for other research coordinators for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance. Participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of clinical research staff. Assists in scheduling and facilitating site visits by external and internal monitors and auditors. Provides study coordinator functions and performs all duties associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical research study/projects, data collection, and the management of data generated by study protocols; consents participants for non-therapeutic clinical trials and performs blood draws and other specimen collection as needed. Performs other duties incidental to the work described above. Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or a table Equipment Office equipment Education Required: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications / Professional Licenses Basic Life Support – American Heart Association or American Red Cross (BLS certification must be obtained within one month of hire date; online BLS without a skills assessment component is not sufficient.) Optional: SOCRA/ACRP certification. Work Experience Clinical Research – 3 years Lead Position – 1 year (preferred) Skills Supervision Clinical Research Management Clinical Study Protocols Database Management Data Entry Detail-Oriented Freezerworks (software) Ordering Supplies Organizing Participant Recruiting Research Projects Spreadsheet Analysis Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) Team Supervision Written Communication Driver’s License A driver's license is not required for this position. Salary Range $56,200 – $87,100 per year (annual salary) 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; 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 ongoing childcare needs. Tuition coverage for you and your family: up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis