Public Health Research Coodinator II (Part-Time/Remote) - Palliative Medicine

Location Remote, US Scheduled Hours 20 Position Summary Assists investigators as coordinator of a complex clinical research study; may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community, and study participants; has increasing responsibility for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Confers with investigator to assist in developing plans for research projects and discuss the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate. Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires, and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding; reviews 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. Routinely and with increasing independence implements manages, and ensures timely completion of all phases of study/protocol; assists investigator with development of participant recruitment plan; has increasing responsibility for: ensuring compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishing record‑keeping systems; making assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study and recording results into study database; analyzing, investigating, and reporting adverse events; making decisions as when to notify investigator of emergent issues, when to recommend stopping participant inclusion, and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; resolving IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; and serving as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency. Evaluates, analyzes, and interprets qualitative and/or quantitative data of moderate complexity in conjunction with PI as applicable and appropriate; with increasing independence, prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same. Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein. Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions Patient care setting Normal Office Environment Physical Effort Typically Sitting at a desk or table Equipment Office Equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Public Health (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job The Public Health Research Coordinator will work with clinical and research partners across projects to finalize study protocols and workflows, recruit and engage potential participants in informed consent processes, support study participation, and facilitate timely completion of study measures. They will also support the PI in coordinating project aims, timelines, deliverables, and day-to-day research activities across multiple projects. Because projects will be conducted in hospice and palliative care settings, the Coordinator should be comfortable and willing to engage with patients and families experiencing serious illness. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Public Health, Epidemiological, Behavioral Medicine, Psychological, Sociological, Anthropological, Clinical, Or Urban Planning Research (1 Year) Skills: Clinical Research Management, Coordinating Programs, Data Management, Qualitative Analysis Software, Quantitative Analysis Software, Spreadsheets Grade C10-H Salary Range $26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly Accommodation 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 Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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