Public Health Research Coordinator II - Surgery | Washington University in St. Louis - Military Veterans

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Position assists investigators as coordinator of a complex clinical research study; may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community, and study participants; has increasing responsibility for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Confers with investigator to assist in developing plans for research projects and discuss 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. Routinely and with increasing independence implements, manages, and ensures timely completion of all phases of study/protocol; assists investigator with development of participant recruitment plan; has increasing responsibility for: ensuring compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishing record-keeping systems; making assessments and determinations of participants progress in the study and recording results into study database; analyzing, investigating, and reporting adverse events; making decisions as when to notify investigator of emergent issues, when to recommend stopping participant inclusion, and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; resolving IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; and serving as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency. Evaluates, analyzes, and interprets qualitative and/or quantitative data of moderate complexity in conjunction with PI as applicable and appropriate; with increasing independence, prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same. Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein. Preferred Qualifications One year of experience in public health, epidemiological, behavioral medicine, psychological, sociological, anthropological, clinical, or urban planning research. Working knowledge of techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating, and managing clinical public health research projects. Working knowledge of database management, spreadsheet, and qualitative or quantitative data analysis software. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree plus a minimum of two years of clinical or public health research or practicum experience; a combination of relevant work and education equaling six years may substitute for this requirement. Grade C10 Salary Range $50,600.00 - $75,800.00 / 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. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. 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 Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits. 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