Clinical Research Coordinator II - Radiation Oncology

Washington University in St Louis • Florissant, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Position assists investigators as coordinator of a 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: Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate. Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding; 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. 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 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Locations: To support our regional network, this position will provide coverage across multiple clinical sites, including North County and Illinois.

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
• Clinical Research (2 Years)
• 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)
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Study Protocols
• Database Management
• Research Projects
• Spreadsheet Analysis
• Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses the interpretation of results
• Collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies
• Assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate
• Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques
• Assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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