Clinical Research Coordinator IV – Cardiology Full-time

Clinical Research Coordinator

Oversees and coordinates complex and multi-center clinical research studies and provides comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of clinical research. Performs mentorship and direction to the research program and team(s) incorporating mission focused principles of ethics, integrity, and collaboration and implementation. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Clinical Research Coordinator III and/or Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Works under the Principal Investigator's (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project(s). Provides oversight and coordinates complex and/or multi-site clinical research.
• Utilizes critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• May be assigned to special projects for the department's/division's research program (i.e., educational, policy development, written procedures, compliance strategies, development of standard operating procedures, auditing/monitoring of trials being conducted, etc.).
• May assist in providing supervision to members of the research team including training of new staff; serving as point of reference for current research staff; staff scheduling and performance feedback.
• Utilizes elements of project management to monitor ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality.
• May order supplies needed for the research projects and research group.
• Investigator Initiated Research Project Specific Tasks
• Acts as primary liaison to Principal Investigator (PI) to develop plans for investigator-initiated research projects; prepares budgets and assists in preparing grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; writes or assists in writing initial study protocol and instructional manuals; preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modification to study design, as appropriate.
• 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.
• Prepares study progress reports and data safety monitoring reports for PI and funding agencies.
• May assist in the interpretation of study data and results; may prepare oral and written reports and presentations and/or assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions:

• Job Location/Working Conditions
• Normal office environment
• Physical Effort
• Typically sitting at a desk or a 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 : Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
• Work Experience: Clinical Research (4 Years), Lead Position (1 Year)

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: Analytical Thinking, Clinical Research, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Grade: C12

Salary Range: $62,000.00 – $96,100.00 / 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.

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.