Professional Rater II; Hybrid - Psychiatry

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant (Rater II) to support an innovative precision medicine trial in primary care clinics. This multi-level study aims to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes related to tobacco treatment, including increasing treatment uptake and overall effectiveness. In this role, you will work directly with patients and physicians, playing a key part in implementing and evaluating study procedures.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and data collection. You will also assist in training clinical and research staff on study protocols. This position offers a dynamic mix of remote and on-site work at our medical center, providing opportunities for hands‑on experience in clinical research and patient interaction within a collaborative and mission-driven team.

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

40 hours per week

• Recruits, interviews, screens, and schedules subjects for study per protocol.
• Documents case history, charts, and test scores using computer systems.
• Plans and implements study phases, day‑to‑day in‑house and field operations, and troubleshoots case processes.
• Administers/scores tests, prepares/edits progress reports, and attends meetings, providing case statistical analysis.
• May participate in training of Professional Rater I.
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for study.
• Delivers study samples to lab for testing.
• Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, interacting confidently and professionally with adults of all ages.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercises sound judgment and makes effective decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification obtained online without a skills assessment component is not sufficient.

• Human Subject Research – 1 year of relevant experience.

• Collaboration
• Computer Systems
• Interactive Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Patient Support
• Physician Communications
• Project Organization
• Psychology
• Recruiting
• Research Data Collection
• Social Work
• Working Independently

C07-H

$19.93 – $29.93 per hour

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening, including criminal background check, drug screen, employment and education/ licensure certification verification, physical examination, vaccinations, and other applicable checks. Offers are contingent upon successful completion.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with matching contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your child; family care resources; tuition support up to 100% for WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.