Public Health Research Coordinator I - Infectious Diseases - 45925

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.  

This position is in the Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of research, database and clerical duties of a routine and technical nature in support of clinical research to ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received. Performs public health related research with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Performs drafting of manuscripts.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains and updates site demographics on computer database; logs forms received and file as appropriate; prepares reports from database to include weekly reports and other reports as requested.
2. Receives and disseminates study-related regulatory documents and correspondence; assists in screening documents for completeness and compliance with protocol and appropriate regulations; assists in investigating incomplete, inaccurate or missing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
3. Communicates and coordinates with other study personnel as required to include data entry and randomization of personnel, pharmacy, laboratories, study sponsors, and others as needed for study implementation and routine problem resolution.
4. Attends routine meetings and other meetings related to the clinical research; stays abreast of information and any changes to study protocol.
5. Conducts preliminary descriptive and basic analysis of data collected in certain cases.
6. Assists with manuscript preparation whereas appropriate.
7. Communicate on topics related to public health, prevention, clinical care, the health care system, and health insurance coverage.

Bachelor’s degree in a health or research related field with relevant research experience obtained through practicum or employment.

• Master's degree in the areas of public health, health administration, or science is highly preferred with 1 year of writing, analysis, and other work experience.
• Some public health and clinical medicine exposure work experience.
• Experience in the field of HIV prevention and has worked with public health departments.
• If HIV prevention experience is not present, then has worked in the areas of public health prevention.

The hiring range for this position is $17.58 - $21.98 per hour.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits:  https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7

This position is grade C07

Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account.  If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor.  To attach these documents, go to:  My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, 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.