Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Neurology na Washington University in St. Louis

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Our clinical research program includes dozens of studies sponsored through the NIH, Department of Defense, National MS Society, and various pharmaceutical companies. Our comprehensive program studies the most relevant and greatest unmet needs. This includes basic lab research, biomarkers, imaging, clinical repositories, clinical trials, and international consortiums. Key research includes causes of MS, diagnosis, prognostication, therapies, imaging, clinical outcomes, and socioeconomic factors. This position focuses on industry-sponsored clinical trials.

Dr. Rob Naismith, Professor of Neurology, directs a clinical research team of over 10 research coordinators and a research nurse. MS faculty include Drs. Anne Cross, Rob Naismith, Greg Wu, Salim Chahin, Matt Brier, and Kimystian (Mysti) Harrison, all who are involved in both clinical care and research. The MS clinical staff includes a nurse practitioner, two nurses, a medical assistant, administrative coordinator, and pre-authorization specialist.

Job Description

• Assists clinical research coordinators with management of clinical trials, including: screening, enrolling, preparing informed consent packets, extracting data accurately from source documents and reporting in various data entry systems within protocol specified deadlines, routinely ensuring timely completion of all protocol requirements.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent, interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
• Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study; explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study; refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
• Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

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:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

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

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

Work Experience:

Administrative Or 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 Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience conducting informed consent discussions with patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring they understood the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree

Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

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

Skills:

Data Collection Methods, Detail-Oriented, Diagnostic Testing, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Screenings, Written Communication

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly

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

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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 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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