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Job description
Position Summary
Functions as the lead person on a research project; coordinates enrollment of study subjects; ensures adherence to study procedures consistent with the study protocol and verifiable source documentation; may supervise personnel assigned to work on the study. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity. May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Research Nurse Coordinator 1.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40 per week
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Serves as the dedicated research coordinator embedded within the Structural Heart Team, attending Heart Team/valve conference meetings to present potential candidates and communicate trial eligibility criteria.
Partners with structural heart physicians, advanced practice providers, valve clinic coordinators, and imaging staff across CT Surgery and Cardiology to align research visits, procedures, and follow-up with the patient's standard-of-care treatment plan.
Communicates proactively with clinical partners regarding protocol requirements, enrollment status, and any deviations between research and routine care pathways, escalating conflicts to the PI for resolution.
Educates staff nurses, cath lab/OR teams, and clinic staff caring for research patients on study interventions, required study procedures, and potential adverse events.
Works with the research team and Heart Team to identify and screen potential study subjects from valve clinic referrals, Heart Team conference, cath lab schedules, and surgical consults.
Conducts eligibility assessments against protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, coordinating required screening tests (e.g., echocardiography, cardiac CT, catheterization, laboratory studies) with clinical departments.
Obtains informed consent, ensuring patients and families understand the trial, randomization (where applicable), study procedures, and alternatives, and documents the consent process per regulatory requirements.
Follows enrolled patients through the life of the trial, from screening and index procedure through all protocol-required follow-up visits (e.g., 30‑day, 6‑month, annual), coordinating visit windows, imaging, and assessments to maximize retention and protocol compliance.
Monitors participants for adverse events and clinical changes, communicating findings promptly to the PI and treating clinicians.
Ensures protocol requirements are met, including direct contact with research participants, collection of health information, coordination of study‑related procedures, source documentation, and data entry.
Prepares and submits reportable event reports (e.g., adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations) to sponsors, IRBs, and regulatory agencies in accordance with the study protocol and established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Manages day‑to‑day conduct and oversight of multiple concurrent structural heart trials, demonstrating strong organizational skills, independence, and resourcefulness.
Collaborates with sponsor clinical research associates during monitoring visits by providing study documentation, data clarifications, and reports as necessary.
Coordinates handling of study devices, administration of clinical trials, collection of source information, and case report form completion, including timely data entry into sponsor EDC systems.
Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.
Working Conditions
Job Location / Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
Requires protective devices
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
Education
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Nursing
Preferred Qualifications
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications / Professional Licenses
Required
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Registered Nurse – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Preferred
Clinical Research Certification
Work Experience
Required
Research (2 Years), Nursing (2 Years)
Preferred
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills
Required
Not applicable
Preferred
Active Listening
Clinical Research Coordination
Clinical Research Management
Clinical Research Methods
Clinical Research Operations
Clinical Techniques
Database Management
Detail‑Oriented
Effective Written Communication
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Nursing Fundamentals
Oral Communications
Patient Recruitment
Reporting Tools
Spreadsheet Software
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
Team Collaboration
Grade
S26
Salary Range
$64,500.00 – $109,900.00 per annum
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.
EEO Statement
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 (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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