Clinical Research Study Assistant II (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University in St Louis • Duncan, OK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dr. Randall Bateman’s lab investigates the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease using a range of assays and techniques, from quantitative measurement of stable-isotope labeled peptides to clinical translational studies in diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers. Current research includes a clinical study collecting matched blood and cerebrospinal fluid from patients with memory concerns, and the Study to Understand Novel Biomarkers in Researching Dementia (SUNBIRD), which validates blood biomarkers in a large clinic-based cohort.

As a member of a multidisciplinary research team and under direction, the Clinical Research Study Assistant II participates in clinical research activities, including screening, consenting, and enrolling study participants, and collecting, documenting, and reporting clinical research data. The role involves interacting with research participants, their families, and caregivers, including people with mild to moderate dementia and healthy control volunteers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of administrative or research work experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification must include a skills assessment; online-only certifications without a skills assessment component are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience in an academic research setting.
• Experience with database management or a related area.
• Interpersonal communication, oral communication, organizing, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruiting study participants identified under the relevant protocol.
• Meet with participants to explain studies, screen for eligibility, and obtain informed consent.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation according to study protocols.
• Interview study subjects and schedule follow-up visits as needed.
• Perform basic or scripted assessments to confirm eligibility.
• Explain and schedule laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment required by a study, and refer participants to basic resources as necessary.
• Collect data from participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests, and other sources.
• Perform basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepare reports and documentation as necessary.
• Prepare and distribute study packets and information.
• 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.
• Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%, for eligible employees.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Family care resources, including childcare and adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, 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
• Education Level: High school or GED