Clinical Research Coordinator II (Hybrid) - Department of Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis
Scheduled Hours
40Position 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 the study participants; manages and records all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance.We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support funded global cardiovascular health research and research training projects in the Department of Medicine – General Medicine and Geriatrics Division at WashU Medicine. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the CRC will facilitate and coordinate daily clinical trial activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, study integrity, and efficient execution. This role is integral to supporting and guiding the administration of compliance, financial, personnel, and other research-related responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have relevant, previous experience and be proactive, meticulous, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively while collaborating with the PI, department, sponsors, institutional stakeholders, trainees, and studies.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage essential study documents, including IRB applications, regulatory submissions, and compliance reports.
- Navigate NIH and federal research platforms, such as ClinicalTrials.gov PRS and eCONNECT, to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Maintain comprehensive records and organization across multiple research projects.
- Assist in developing plans for research projects and discusses 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.
- Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assist in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding; review 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.
- Implement and manage all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establish record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study; analyze, investigate, and report adverse events; make 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; resolve protocol management issues and recommend corrective action as appropriate; serve as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
- Evaluate and interpret collected clinical data as appropriate; prepare oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provide recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Patient care setting.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
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 BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirement).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biomedical sciences, clinical research, or related discipline).
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with team members.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Database Management, Detail-Oriented, Multitasking, Project Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Working IndependentlyGrade
C10Salary Range
$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 / AnnuallyThe 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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