Clinical Research Study Assistant I - Neurology

$36,067 - $52,832/Yr

Washington University in St. Louis - Brewton, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Brewton, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Movement Disorders Center is seeking a dedicated individual to collect and process behavioral evaluations, standardized videos, and motor exams during clinical appointments. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of clinical research by ensuring that all data collected is accurate and compliant with established protocols. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating site demographics in the computer database, logging forms received, and filing them appropriately. Additionally, the role involves preparing reports from the database, including weekly reports and other reports as requested by the study team. In this position, you will receive and disseminate study-related regulatory documents and correspondence, assisting in screening documents for completeness and compliance with protocol and appropriate regulations. You will also be tasked with investigating any incomplete, inaccurate, or missing documents to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data. Effective communication and coordination with other study personnel are essential, as you will be involved in data entry, randomization of personnel, and liaising with pharmacy, laboratories, study sponsors, and others as needed for study implementation and routine problem resolution. The role requires attendance at routine meetings and other meetings related to clinical research, where you will stay abreast of information and any changes to study protocols. You will also prepare and perform standardized neuropsychological testing, as well as standardized video and photography protocols, ensuring that videos are ready for review during the Journal Club each Thursday. Maintaining the entire clinic video catalog and preparing them for physicians as needed is also a key responsibility of this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates site demographics on computer database.
• Logs forms received and files as appropriate.
• Prepares reports from database to include weekly reports and other reports as requested.
• Receives and disseminates study-related regulatory documents and correspondence.
• Assists in screening documents for completeness and compliance with protocol and appropriate regulations.
• Investigates incomplete, inaccurate or missing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Communicates and coordinates with other study personnel as required.
• Assists in data entry and randomization of personnel, pharmacy, laboratories, study sponsors and others as needed for study implementation and routine problem resolution.
• Attends routine meetings and other meetings related to the clinical research.
• Stays abreast of information and any changes to study protocol.
• Prepares and performs standardized neuropsychological testing.
• Performs standardized video and photography protocols, prepares videos and has them ready for review during Journal Club each Thursday.
• Maintains entire clinic video catalog and prepares them for physicians as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification plus 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in a medical environment; some college may substitute for experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree with experience with neuropsychological assessments or in a clinical care setting.

Benefits

• 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.
• Forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with the university.