Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Psychiatry

Washington University in St Louis • Forest Park, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cruchaga Lab, the NeuroGenomics and Informatics (NGI) Center, at WashU Medicine is recruiting a Clinical Research Study Assistant. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven person to work as a part of vibrant group in a fast-paced environment. This person will work in a collegial environment and join a multidisciplinary, diverse team in a well-established, well-funded research group, currently 30+ dynamic members, to explore the frontiers of neurodegenerative diseases. The NGI generates and analyzes Whole-Genome and high-throughput multi-dimensional omics data to study neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system. The goal of our research is to use genomic and multi-omic approaches to understand the biology neurodegenerative diseases. Under the direction of the Research Coordinators or PI, they will participate in moderately complex clinical research study activities. The Clinical Research Study Assistant will be responsible for multiple study’s biospecimens including, but not limited to: blood, plasma, serum, and brain. They will perform a variety of duties including the oversight, organization and handling of these biospecimen samples for these multiple studies. They will ship samples and be responsible for an accurate manifest. They will be trained on the lab’s database system to maintain the order of the samples. They will be responsible for assembling outgoing biospecimen kits for multiple studies. As needed, they will draw blood from research participants at our various clinics. They will work with the research coordinators for any other responsibilities that may be needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• 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).
• Administrative Or Research (2 Years)
• Working knowledge of computer programs and systems such as Excel and Word, as well as Filemaker Pro and/or Freezerworks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• Clinical Trials
• Data Entry
• Data Management
• FileMaker Pro
• Freezerworks (Software)
• Interpersonal Communication
• Oral Communications
• Ordering Supplies
• Organizing
• Safety Protocols
• Sample Collection
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Assists clinical research coordinators with management of clinical trials, by creating outgoing biospecimen kits for blood collection and recording data appropriately.
• Assists clinical research coordinators by receiving biospecimen samples from off-campus clinics, evaluating condition of samples, entering into the database, and reporting any issues to the coordinators.
• Assists with study sample tracking of home locations and shipping outgoing samples, as needed.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, material shipments to collaborators, maintenance and cleaning.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Assists current phlebotomists with blood drawing duties as needed.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by research team.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED