Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Psychiatry

Scheduled

Hours:

40

The Cruchaga Lab, the Neuro Genomics and Informatics (NGI) Center, at WashU Medicine is recruiting a Clinical Research Study Assistant. We are seeking an experienced, self‑motivated, self‑driven person to work as part of a vibrant group in a fast‑paced environment. This person will work in a collegial environment and join a multidisciplinary, diverse team in a well‑established, well‑funded research group, currently over 30 dynamic members, to explore the frontiers of neurodegenerative diseases.

The NGI generates and analyzes Whole‑Genome and high‑throughput multi‑dimensional omics data to study neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system. The goal of our research is to use genomic and multi‑omic approaches to understand the biology of neurodegenerative diseases.

• Assists clinical research coordinators with management of clinical trials, by creating outgoing biospecimen kits for blood collection and recording data appropriately.
• Assists clinical research coordinators by receiving biospecimen samples from off‑campus clinics, evaluating condition of samples, entering into the database, and reporting any issues to the coordinators.
• Assists with study sample tracking of home locations and shipping outgoing samples, as needed.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, material shipments to collaborators, maintenance and cleaning.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Working knowledge of computer programs and systems such as Excel and Word, as well as Filemaker Pro and/or Freezerworks.
• Assists current phlebotomists with blood drawing duties as needed.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by research team.

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.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross.

Work Experience: Administrative or Research experience (2 Years).

Skills: Not Applicable.

Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required for this position.

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Education: Associate degree.

Work Experience: Customer Service (1 Year).

Skills: Clinical Trials, Data Entry, Data Management, File Maker Pro, Freezerworks (Software), Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Ordering Supplies, Organizing, Safety Protocols, Sample Collection, Written Communication.

Grade: C07-H. Salary Range: $19.21 – $28.85 hourly.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to the External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions 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.

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…