Clinical Research Coordinator II - Pediatrics Emergency Medicine

Position Summary Assists investigators as coordinator of basic to complex clinical research study; 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 sponsoring agency to ensure compliance. This position also requires rotating overnight on-call duties outside of the essential functions, specifically for the duration of an existing trauma trial. Additional compensation for these overnight on-call duties is provided. Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Routinely implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study; analyzes, investigates, and reports adverse events; makes decisions as 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 IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency. Primarily recruits and enrolls study participants in a clinical setting. When needed, recruits and enrolls study participants off-site in community settings such as EMS agencies; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on study criteria; develops informed consent packets for study participants and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets; efficiently explains study procedures to address participant/family concerns. Routinely ensures timely completion of all study protocol requirements (data entry, data abstraction, and any other related study requirements); evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports to the PI as appropriate and provides recommendations or workable solutions for any problems incurring. Conducts lab duties, such as blood processing and the shipping of study samples when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned by the PI or Senior Clinical Research Coordinator such as additional administrative tasks, literature reviews, grant writing, etc. Working Conditions Patient care setting. On-call (beeper). Physical effort: typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment: office equipment. Education & Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Preferred: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications / Professional Licenses Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient). Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross. Preferred: None. (No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere.) Work Experience Required: Clinical Research (2 years). Preferred: None. Skills Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Computer Systems, Database Management, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Tasks, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). Driver’s License A driver’s license is not required for this position. Salary & Grade Grade: C10 Salary Range: $52,600.00 – $78,900.00 per year. Benefits Statement Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, sick time; competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance; Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees; defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with university matching 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, etc. Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave; family care resources; 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 (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis