Clinical Research Coordinator I - Anesthesiology

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

8d • $47,400 - $71,200 • Onsite

About The Position

In the Translational Research to Advance Pain Science (TRAPS) laboratory, we are focused on improving chronic pain outcomes through lifestyle-based and behavioral interventions. Our work integrates sleep, physical activity, diet, and mindfulness to better understand how everyday behaviors shape pain, function, and quality of life. Drawing on clinical trials and large-scale health data, the TRAPS laboratory aims to develop practical, scalable approaches to pain management that move beyond just medications and procedures. For interested individuals, there are opportunities to engage in all aspects of Dr. Goodin’s research studies including consent, biospecimen acquisition and processing, database management, and regulatory matters. The candidate will work as part of a developing team in the TRAPS Lab and become part of an environment that fosters excellence in science, teamwork, and the betterment of understanding pain disparities. This role is designed to provide experience in clinical research in the TRAPS Lab within the Department of Anesthesiology’s Division of Clinical and Translational Research (DoCTR).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Study Protocols
• Communication
• Computer Systems
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Research Support

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study; analyzes, investigates and reports adverse events; makes decisions as to when to notify physicians of issues, when to stop participant inclusion and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Recruits and enrolls study participants; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews; develops informed consent packets for study participants and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets; explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans 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.
• Ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, lab testing, procedures and treatments), to include scheduling and facilitating the patient’s timely completion of protocol requirements; evaluates and interprets collected clinical data as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
• Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level