Clinical Research Coordinator I – Psychiatry

Position Summary
The Cruchaga Lab, the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center, at Washington University School of Medicine is recruiting a Research Coordinator (RC). We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven person to work as a part of a 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 genetic and high-throughput multi-tissue omic 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 of neurodegenerative diseases.
We are seeking a meticulous and organized RC to join our team. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), this person will be responsible for the organization, compliance, data collection for multiple basic to moderately complex projects. The RC will be responsible for operational leadership, planning, reporting for multiple projects. This person will function as a liaison between the lab and several clinic sites (local, domestic U.S. & international), as well as the school, and collaborators. The RC will play a key role in coordinating and managing data collection activities, collaborating with research teams, generating progress reports, and contributing to the successful execution of various research initiatives.

Job Description

Click here to find more information about the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research projects.
• Develop, review, comprehend, and implement all phases of study/protocol; work with the PI and collaborators to implement the study protocol.
• Monitor data collection progress, identify any issues or challenges, and implement corrective actions as needed. Conducts quality checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain data records and manage data storage and confidentiality.
• Provides planning and coordination of meetings and schedules various events and/or training.
• Prepares and maintain minutes from meetings, formal voting procedures, and committee activity related to proposals, ensuring follow up on decisions made.
• Participates in project review meetings and report preparation and analysis.
• Provides budgetary management to the program.
• Assists PI in the development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study. Maintains documents of training.
• Assists PI in preparing budgets and justifications by confirming the accuracy and completeness of budgeted costs.
• Collaborates with PI to prepare IRB/HRPO and other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol.
• Prepares other study materials as requested, including but not limited to, the informed consent, enrollment logs, training materials, and sample collection documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating, and managing research projects.
• Knowledge of database management, spreadsheet, and statistical analysis software.
• Exposure to FileMaker Pro and/or Freezerwork is a plus.

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school’s mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our Websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry and at WUSM .

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of college education and relevant experience equaling four years may substitute for this requirement.
• Required Licensure/Certification/Registration: 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.

Grade
C09

Salary Range
$46,400.00 – $69,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.