Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Cruchaga Lab at WashU School of Medicine is recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven person. The goal of the lab is to understand the biology of neurodegenerative diseases by performing deep molecular profiling of human samples.

Assists investigators as coordinator of basic to moderately complex clinical research studies; 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 to ensure compliance. This position will entail interacting with patients to obtain informed consent for studies, performing phlebotomy draws, and conducting clinical assessments including health history and a Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR). This position will also assist with maintenance of data.

Job Description

• Routinely implements and manages all phases of study/protocol.
• Enrolls study participants (on & off campus) and performs phlebotomy draw for blood samples, complying with established safety procedures and specimen collection protocol.
• Becomes certified and administers participant evaluations and clinical assessments; performs CDR under clinical research protocols.
• Prepares informed consent packets for study participants and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets.
• Prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
• Extracts data accurately from source documents and reports in various data entry systems within the protocol deadlines.
• Knowledge of techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating, and managing clinical research projects.
• Knowledge of database management, spreadsheet, and statistical analysis software.
• Investigates, analyzes, and reports adverse events.
• Ships research kits and samples when needed (IATA training provided by institution).
• Assists with general supply orders, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Patient care setting.
   

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at 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:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Clinical Research (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

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

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:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Assessment Testing, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Data Organization, Freezerworks (Software), Interpersonal Communication, Multitasking, Phlebotomy, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Working Independently

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / Annually

The 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

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.