Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Serve as a coordinator in The Life-space, isolation, and functional exposome study in preclinical Alzheimer's disease and cognitive environments (LIFESPACE) project. The coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day operational leadership, financial organization, compliance, budgeting, participant recruitment, and data collection for the project. The coordinator acts as a liaison between the PI and other study components, the school, personnel, collaborators, the sponsoring agency, and study participants. The coordinator is responsible for managing all phases of study protocol as required by the PI and sponsoring agency(s) to ensure compliance, providing supervision of administrative support for the laboratory, and managing prospective and current grants. The coordinator participates in the strategic planning and overall development of the laboratory.

Job Description

• Works closely with Senior Coordinator for management of day-to-day operation of the study. Implements and manages protocols. Identifies problems or inconsistencies. Addresses complaints and/or needs of participants, staff, or partners. Prepares reports and gives presentations both internally and externally as requested by the PI.
• Establishes excellent rapport with research participants, staff, and partners. Obtains informed consent for study participation and administers study tests and questionnaires to research participants using standardized protocols. Complete blood draws.       
• Works closely with other coordinators to manage participant scheduling and records. Oversees entry of study data.
• Assists with grant preparation, compliance, and progress reporting. Writes non-scientific portions of grant, as needed. Communicates with Neurology grants specialists and coordinates grant submission.
• Under the direction of the PI, manages laboratory resources, including staff, facilities, equipment, and budgets to meet the laboratory’s goals and objectives. Ensures coordination and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Supervises federal work-study employees and/or students as needed.
• Aids in the development of forms, questionnaires, and the application of research techniques. Assists in writing, maintaining, and updating procedure manuals. Plans for future needs.
• Submits documents for IRB approval and prepares appropriate modifications. Oversees continuing review process, resolves IRB protocol management issues, and recommends corrective action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Patient care setting.
   

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
   

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Clinical Research (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• 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 requirement).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant interest in clinical/translational research and training with an authentic aspiration to support those missions.
• Experience with funding agencies and aspects of academic grant management including accurate reporting of data and compliance with requirements of government agencies.
• Enjoys working with older adults (65+ years).
• Has experience with phlebotomy or willing to undergo training to complete blood draws.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / 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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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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.

• 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

• 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 Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.