Clinical Research Coordinator I - Program in Physical Therapy

Washington University in St Louis • Forest Park, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is hiring a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator I to support ongoing studies in the Shoulder Biomechanics and Rehabilitation laboratory, led by Rebekah Lawrence, PT, PhD. The lab aims to improve quality of life for people with shoulder pain by investigating factors associated with degenerative pathology and symptomatic dysfunction. Its clinically relevant research integrates diagnostic imaging, motion analysis, musculoskeletal modeling, and clinical assessment. The lab seeks to foster a stimulating and inclusive environment and values kindness, generosity, clear communication, curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.

The coordinator contributes to all aspects of the research process, including study and protocol management, participant recruitment and data collection, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, and coordination with participants, investigators, and research staff. The role operates primarily in an on-site research laboratory, with occasional remote work possible with supervisor approval. Flexible hours, including early mornings and rare weekend hours, may be needed to accommodate participant schedules and laboratory requirements or deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not meet the requirement.
• No specific work experience is required.
• Must be able to provide flexible working hours, including early morning availability and rare weekend hours, based on participant schedules and laboratory requirements or deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred skills include clinical data interpretation, clinical research, clinical study protocols, communication, compliance management, computer systems, data collection methods, data evaluation, attention to detail, equipment maintenance, accuracy, human subjects research, interpersonal communication and interactions, organization, recordkeeping, research recruitment and support, initiative, teamwork, timeliness, time management, and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage all phases of studies and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and regulatory agency requirements.
• Establish and maintain record-keeping systems.
• Analyze, investigate, and report adverse events; determine when to notify physicians, pause participant inclusion, or adjust or recommend changes to protocols.
• Resolve protocol management issues and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
• Ensure timely completion of protocol assessments, lab testing, procedures, and other requirements, including scheduling and facilitating participant completion.
• Collect clinical data under research protocols.
• Recruit and enroll study participants and assist with testing; help determine eligibility through chart reviews, screening interviews, and clinical examinations.
• Schedule in-person data collections with participants, lab personnel, and research facilities.
• Serve as a liaison between participants and investigators to support continued study participation.
• Help participants troubleshoot web-based data collection, including electronic questionnaires.
• Operate data collection equipment in a motion capture lab and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Assist with data processing and oversee personnel hired to assist with data processing.
• Oversee and manage tasks for student research assistants.
• Evaluate and interpret collected study data with Principal Investigators and other research team members.
• Attend routine meetings and other meetings related to clinical research.
• Perform 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 or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees can participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness resources, including wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family care resources for childcare and adult care.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family members, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

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