Clinical Research Coordinator III – Pediatrics Gastroenterology Full-time

Maternal Offspring Microbiome Study Coordinator

The Holtz lab is seeking help with a complex observational clinical study at Washington University School of Medicine. The Maternal Offspring Microbiome (MOM) study aims to understand how the infant gut is first populated with bacteria and viruses. We are interested in defining if babies obtain their microbiome from their environment, from the people who care for them, or from their pets. In this position, you will oversee and coordinate a complex clinical research study; serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff by promoting a smooth operation, prepare regulatory compliance and interact with other departments; supervise clinical research staff. You will work closely with other team members and healthcare professionals to recruit and enroll study participants, explain the purpose of study and obtain informed consent from participants, conduct study visits in the hospital and the participant's home, ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of the IRB and IACUC, enter data, assist with lab procedures, and perform data analyses. Preferred applicants are detail orientated, clear communicators, able to provide their own transportation to study visits, curious, enthusiastic, have a flexible schedule, and have experience with REDCap, Excel, and EPIC.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary liaison to PI in developing plans for research projects and discussing the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
• Serves as responsible for 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.
• Designs, implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies and monitors participant's progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; resolves IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Provides guidance to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of clinical research; trains new staff; may serve as lead or as point of reference for other research coordinators for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance.
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate; 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 above.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• Typically sitting at a desk or a table
• Ability to travel on and off campus
• Office equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses : Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross

Work Experience: Clinical Research (3 Years)

Driver's License: A driver's license and good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

• BLS 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 requirements).
• Optional Based on Department) SOCRA/ACRP certification.
• Class F Driver's License to travel to other locations and participants' homes.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: Lead Position (1 Year)

Skills: Clinical Research Management, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Supervision

Salary Range

$58,300.00 – $90,400.00 / Annually

Benefits Statement

• 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

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.