Clinical Research Coordinator II - Neurosurgery
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Coordinator to support the operations of our cerebrovascular biospecimen bank and associated clinical research program. This full-time position plays an essential role in advancing our understanding of cerebrovascular disease through rigorous specimen collection, patient engagement, and data management. The Research Coordinator will work closely with neurosurgical faculty, clinical staff, and research team members to carry out prospective patient identification, biospecimen collection, and longitudinal outcome tracking across a high-acuity cerebrovascular patient population.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Biospecimen Bank Operations
- Identify eligible patients for enrollment in the cerebrovascular biospecimen bank using established screening criteria
- Obtain informed consent from patients and/or their authorized representatives in accordance with IRB protocols
- Collect samples from vascular surgical cases in coordination with the operative team
- Perform blood and fluid draws at defined study time points
- Process, label, and store biological specimens according to standard operating procedures to ensure sample integrity
- Maintain a detailed and accurate log of all identified and collected samples
- Continuously update the corresponding clinical database with relevant patient information tied to banked specimens
- Prospective Patient Identification and Outcome Tracking
- Prospectively identify cerebrovascular patients admitted through inpatient and emergency channels
- Track patient clinical trajectories throughout their hospitalization, including neurological status, procedural interventions, key events, and complications
- Coordinate and facilitate standardized outpatient follow-up visits and administer or ensure appropriate parties are involved to perform validated clinical outcome assessments
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of outcome data at all designated follow-up time points
- Clinical Data Management and Research Support
- Collect, organize, and maintain comprehensive clinical datasets for enrolled patients across all active research protocols
- Participate in quality control review of clinical data accrued for patients enrolled in ongoing clinical trials, identifying and resolving data discrepancies
- Contribute meaningfully to data analysis efforts, including preparation of datasets, summary statistics, and results tables
- Assist in the drafting and editing of research manuscripts, contributing to methods, results, and supplementary materials sections
- Attend and participate in research team meetings, case conferences, and protocol review sessions
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
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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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.
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EEO Statement
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