Clinical Research Coordinator II - Orthopedic Surgery

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

3d • $52,600 - $78,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) will manage all phases of clinical research studies within the division, focusing on improving outcomes for pediatric orthopaedic surgery patients. This hybrid role requires an on-campus presence for team collaboration and to actively enroll patients ranging from infants to 17 years old, requiring exceptional interpersonal skills to engage warmly with both children and their parents. Beyond core coordination, this position manages study regulations and requires a strong understanding of WashU policies and IRB regulations. Responsibilities include preparing new study submissions and providing dedicated IRB/regulatory support to fellows, residents, medical students, and research scholars. As a key departmental representative, the coordinator must possess strong customer service skills to effectively interface with our faculty and their nationwide peer collaborators.

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