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Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position assists investigators as a coordinator of semi-complex clinical research studies, which primarily focus on children birth -17 years of age; may be responsible for assisting three to five investigators simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance. Strong communication skills to interact with children, caregivers and medical staff are important.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery Mission:

The mission of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine is to have a national and international impact on orthopedics through excellence in clinical care, education, research and leadership. Our vision is to redefine excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Our responsibility to our local, national and international communities has three parts: 1) serve our community through excellence in clinical orthopedic care; 2) provide outstanding musculoskeletal education and training in an inclusive and equitable environment; 3) transform the future of orthopedics through research discovery and innovation.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery Overview by the Numbers:

As a national leader in orthopedic care delivery, research and education, Washington Universityâ™s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery guides the way in advanced musculoskeletal treatment and technology, providing trusted care for patients of all ages. With over 80 clinical providers across nine St. Louis-area locations, expert bone, muscle and joint care is always within reach. WashU Orthopedics is also a top orthopedic research program, with 10 dedicated research faculty and seven physician scientists. By the numbers, the Department is home to over 500 employees, 11 orthopedic subspecialties, 71 clinical faculty, 10 research faculty, 40 surgical residents, 13 physiatry residents and 18 fellows. WashU Orthopedics is also proud to nationally rank #3 in NIH funding, #2 for residency training, #7 for pediatric orthopedics and #31 for adult orthopedics.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Confers with PI 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 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 participantsâ™ 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 IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate; 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

• Working knowledge of techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating, and managing clinical research projects.
• Working knowledge of database management, spreadsheet and statistical analysis software.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâ™s degree plus a minimum of two years of clinical research experience; a combination of relevant work and education equaling six years may substitute for this requirement.

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$49,000.00 - $73,700.00 / 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.

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.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individualâ™s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.

Diversity Statement

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

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