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Public Health Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics Hematology and Oncology
Washington University St Louis
Location: Washington District of Columbia
Time: 2 months ago
Position Summary
This position assists investigators as coordinator of a basic to moderately 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; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Routinely implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; may establish record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study and records progress into database; may analyze, investigate, and report adverse events; may make decisions as when to notify investigator of emergent issues, when to recommend stopping participant inclusion, and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; works with investigator and HRPO to resolve IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; may serve as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency; works with state agencies for developing data collection and surveillance system; works with state leaders about the current project in regards to public health and policy.
- Routinely recruits and enrolls study participants; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria, medical record review, and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews; develops and prepares informed consent packets for study participants; and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets; explains study processes and procedures to address participant/family concerns; administers/scores tests and/or evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
- Routinely ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, testing, procedures and treatments), including scheduling and facilitating the participant’s timely completion of protocol requirements; may evaluate, analyze, and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data of low complexity in conjunction with investigator as applicable and appropriate; evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate; in conjunction with the investigator, may prepare oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and/or provide recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- May conduct literature reviews under the supervision of the investigator.
- May assist Investigator with grant and manuscript preparations
- Routinely collects public health data under public health research protocols.
- Routinely collects clinical data under clinical research protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year experience in public health, epidemiological, behavioral medicine, psychological, sociological, anthropological, clinical, or urban planning research.
- Working knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis software
- Working knowledge of computer programs and systems.
- Communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Data management and analytic skills, particularly experience managing or analyzing large data sets.
- Solid communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; prior work or practicum experience, preferably in clinical or public health research support, is highly preferred; a combination of relevant work and education equaling four years may substitute for this requirement.
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.
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
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
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Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
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Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
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WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
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Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
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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.
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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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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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