Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Center for Reproductive Psychiatry. The center focuses on conditions such as perinatal depression and anxiety, perinatal trauma-related disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and perimenopausal depression. We are focused on better understanding and treating hormonally-related mood fluctuations. Our research advances knowledge of mental health during periods of hormonal change, the gut-brain axis, and the human microbiome. We utilize multistage clinical trials to assess the role of psychotherapeutic and biologic treatments that capitalize on the the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

Job Description

• Coordinate clinical research studies including regulatory documents, working with the IRB

  and funders, data collection systems.

• Coordinate with collaborators in and out of the WashU system.

• Screen, recruit and consent study participants, often in perinatal or mental health treatment

  settings, with sensitivity to psychological distress and stigma.

• Manage clinical trial protocols and follow up patients in protocols.

• Support a translational research clinic, integrating research assessments and sample

  collection into clinical care appointments.

• Provide input into research designs and protocols as appropriate.

• Be involved in research design, developing and carrying out data analysis plans, and presenting findings in various forms including manuscripts.

• Oversee collection of biomarker data as instructed by the team.

• Supervise research assistants and trainees working in the laboratory.

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:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

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 (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Public Health

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

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

Work Experience:

Research (1 Year)

Skills:

Clinical Practice, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Collaboration, Communication, Computer Systems, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Mental Health, Organizing, Public Health, Research Data Collection, Research Support, Screenings, Women's Health

Grade

C09

Salary Range

$47,400.00 - $71,200.00 / 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

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.

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, 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.