Senior Public Health Research Coordintor - Palliative Medicine

Position Summary

Oversees and coordinates the implementation of complex, multiple or multi-site research studies; serves as a resource to provide comprehensive information to research staff by promoting a smooth operation; serves as a liaison with various departments within the University, funding agencies, community agencies and the study participants; responsible for managing all phases of the study protocol; may supervise other research staff.

St. Louis, MO 63110

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• Designs and manages the implementation of all phases of a study/protocol; develops recruitment plan; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record-keeping systems; monitors participants’ progress in the study; records results into study database; and identifies problems and/or inconsistencies.
• Oversees and/or recruits and enrolls study participants. Screens participants via interview and/or reviews pertinent medical records to determine eligibility based on established study guidelines, prepares informational packets for study participants; explains purpose of the study and obtains consent. Orders incentives (gift cards) and submits tracking and audit documentation.
• Investigates, analyzes and reports adverse events as necessary; meets regularly with investigator to update on study status and determines when to notify investigator of emergent issues; works with investigator and HRPO to resolve any protocol management issues; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Routinely ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements. Schedules visits, administers and scores tests/surveys.
• Evaluates and interprets study data; performs more complex statistical analysis of data independently in conjunction with the Investigator; confers with Investigator regarding interpretation of results and makes suggestions for modification of study design as necessary.
• Prepares oral and written presentation/reports outlining research progress, recommendations and/or conclusions for University, local and/or national scientific meetings. Sets agendas for staff meetings and maintains record of meeting minutes.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• May draft some sections of manuscripts and grant applications under the guidance of the Investigator.
• Reviews journal articles, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies.
• Serves as primary liaison to Investigator in funding searches, development of research projects and interpretation of results and modifications of study design.
• Responsible for the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study implementation, data collection, entry and analysis; may design, develop and manage study data base.
• Manages the HRPO submission and approval process, assists in preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as necessary; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Provides guidance to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of research; trains new staff; may serve as lead or as point of reference for other public health research techs; may be responsible for staff scheduling (assign and monitor tasks) and provide input on staff performance.
• Maintains study equipment and software updates. May approve research expenditures and assist Investigator with financial management of project funds.
• Provides support of other study activities as needed.

• Normal office environment.

• Typically sitting at desk…