Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Pediatrics Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO, USA
USD 19.21-28.85 / hour
Posted on Jul 2, 2025
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Primary job will be working in laboratory, assisting with the technical aspects of allergy and asthma studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials to ensure timely and accurate specimen collection and handling throughout the laboratory. Also, participates in clinical research study activities; assists in a variety of duties involved in the collection, specimen processing, documentation, and reporting of clinical research data.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists with research studies, experiments, and assays, including routine collection of data and biospecimens under clinical research protocols from participants, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
- Works closely with lab members to perform routine and special tests on biological and environmental materials following established laboratory and study procedures
- Evaluates specimen acceptability for processing and shipping.
- Accurately performs data entry and maintains data files on research with minimal errors.
- Prepares specimens for shipping to other clinical laboratories for analysis
- Recognizes problem areas with samples, procedures, results, records, or equipment and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Prepares cultures, reagents, probe tests, buffer, etc.
- Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
- Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures .
- Assists with general lab maintenance, quality control and cleaning.
- Ability to maintain complete and organized records/reports correctly and in a timely manner (i.e., pending logs, worksheets, QC logs, etc)
- Assists with inventory maintenance (including purchasing items requested by team members)
- Attends routine meetings and other meetings related to the clinical research; stays abreast of information and any changes to study protocol.
- Assists study coordinators with preparation of study visits, conducting visits and collecting samples.
- Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources to determine eligibility; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary with minimal error; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
- Clearly communicates study specific details and procedures that subjects will be required to undergo in research studies
- Reviews, enters and edits correct participant information in the clinical research database with minimal errors
- Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent, interviews study subjects and follow-up as needed accommodating the participant’s schedule.
- Must be detail-oriented & well-organized with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks to achieve daily metrics and project timelines
- Availability to work occasional weekends and/or evenings to support the study needs.
- As studies evolve, primary focus/duties should be expected to change.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of previous clinical research laboratory experience.
- Detail oriented and well-organized with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks to achieve daily metrics and project timelines.
- Knowledge of standard aseptic techniques and common laboratory equipment use.
- Ability to work under control in pressure situations and adapt rapidly to change.
- Highly organized and able to multitask.
- Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a wide variety of personnel in a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer and internet skills including knowledge of MS-Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Not ApplicableGrade
C07-HSalary Range
$19.21 - $28.85 / HourlyThe 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.Questions
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Accommodation
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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. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
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.
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