Washington University in St. Louis · 1 month ago
Clinical Research Specialist - Pediatrics Central Administration
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $106K/yr
4+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is a prominent educational institution seeking a Clinical Research Specialist for their Pediatric Clinical Research Unit. The role involves providing leadership and oversight for clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards, and supporting clinical research staff in their efforts.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership to PCRU staff acting as the Research Coordinator for Investigator Initiated and Industry Sponsored Clinical Research studies carried out by Principal Investigators
Works with PI to perform research protocol. 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
Assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate
Serves as a resource to the clinical research staff, ensuring appropriate procedures and explains policies and procedures; ensures that research projects are completed according to IRB and federal guidelines
Develops and implements policies and procedures; provides comprehensive direction to clinical research personnel; may participate in the hiring, training and evaluation of clinical research staff
Provides Study Coordinator functions and performs all duties associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical research study/projects, data collection and the management of data generated by study protocols
Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain standards and improve quality
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements)
Clinical Or Research (4 Years)
Supervisory (1 Year)
Preferred
Analytical Thinking
Clinical Research
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
Oral Communications
Prioritization
Problem Solving
Written Communication
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a 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!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU 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.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
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