Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
This position is with the Translational Human Neurodegenerative Disease Research (THuNDR) Laboratory that serves as the Neuropathology Core for The Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, the Washington University Movement Disorders Center, the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN), and the DIAN Trials Unit (DIAN-TU).
Assists investigators as coordinator of a complex clinical research study involving postmortem human brain tissue (autopsy material), acting as a liaison with the school, principal investigators (PIs), and internal and external research sites in the area of Alzheimer disease, related dementias and movement disorders studies; manages and records all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding; reviews journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.
Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record-keeping systems;
Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Patient care setting.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
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 /Professional Licenses :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience:
Clinical Research (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
This is a research position that will not have any direct patient contact.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Dynamics, Interpersonal Interactions, Interpersonal Relationships, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis
Grade
C10
Salary Range
$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / Annually
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