Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Assists the Principal Investigator in the daily management of a clinical research trial to implement and evaluate a personalized risk feedback tool aimed at improving clinical practice and patient behavior such as physician ordering and patient uptake of cancer prevention interventions including lung cancer screening and tobacco treatment. Position includes hiring, training, and supervision of professional raters on the team. Oversees data collection and management and maintains quality control. Also assists with data collection.

Job Description

• Recruits, screens, and schedules participants for study per protocol.
• Obtains informed consent, administers interviews, interventions, and collects saliva samples for testing.
• Trains and supervises study staff on study procedures including how to administer informed consent, interviews, interventions, and collect saliva samples for testing.
• Prepares personalized risk reports and delivers to patients and their primary care providers.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to recruitment and study protocols and completion of staff assignments.
• Performs quality control of data collected to ensure it is accurate and provides feedback to research staff.
• Manages databases for tracking and recruiting research participants and collecting data in REDCap.
• Monitors monthly productivity goals of research staff and provides detailed reports to Principal Investigator.
• Assists in completing and maintaining IRB documentation and approval, including consent forms, study instruments, modifications, continuing reviews, and data sharing.
• Assists Principal Investigator with preparation of reports and slides for meetings, publications, NIH progress reports and NIH grant applications.
• Manages and oversees purchasing activities, including research study supplies, staff expenditures and research participant payments.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Office is located in the Renard Building on the WUSM campus.
• Lab is located in the Taylor Avenue Building on the WUSM campus.

Physical Effort

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school’s mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. To learn more, visit our websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry and at WUSM.

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:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

Supervisory (2 Years)

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). Must be obtained within one month of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Clinical Practice, Computer Systems, Detail-Oriented, Interview Process, Organizing, Phlebotomy, Psychology, Researching, Social Work, Supervision, Teaching, Working Independently

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 / 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

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

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] 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/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

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