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ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Cruchaga lab at the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator III. This person will oversee and coordinate complex or multi-site clinical research studies, serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff, promote smooth clinical operations, prepare regulatory compliance documents, coordinate interaction with other departments, and supervise clinical research coordinators and staff.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Acts as the primary liaison to PI in developing plans for clinical research projects; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
- Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- Manages protocol study start up and study launch, submission, and maintenance of essential regulatory documents. Designs, implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies and monitors participant’s progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; resolves IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
- Responsible for the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding. Assists in budget review and invoice tracking.
- Provides guidance and supervision to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of clinical research; trains new staff; serve as lead or as point of reference for other research coordinators for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance. Participate in the hiring, training, and evaluation of clinical research staff.
- Assists in scheduling and facilitating site visits by external and internal monitors and auditors.
- Provides study coordinator functions and performs all duties associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical research study/projects, data collection, and the management of data generated by study protocols; consents participants for non-therapeutic clinical trials and performs blood draws and other specimen collection as needed.
- Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or a 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 (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications
- BLS certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
- Optional Based on Department) SOCRA/ACRP certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Lead Position (1 Year)
Skills:
Clinical Research Management, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Data Entry, Freezerworks (Software), Ordering Supplies, Organizing, Participant Recruiting, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Supervision, Written Communication
Grade
C11
Salary Range
$58,300.00 - $90,400.00 / 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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 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.
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Cruchaga lab at the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator III. This person will oversee and coordinate complex or multi-site clinical research studies, serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical research staff, promote smooth clinical operations, prepare regulatory compliance documents, coordinate interaction with other departments, and supervise clinical research coordinators and staff.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Acts as the primary liaison to PI in developing plans for clinical research projects; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
- Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- Manages protocol study start up and study launch, submission, and maintenance of essential regulatory documents. Designs, implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies and monitors participant’s progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; resolves IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
- Responsible for the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding. Assists in budget review and invoice tracking.
- Provides guidance and supervision to members of research team in the implementation and evaluation of clinical research; trains new staff; serve as lead or as point of reference for other research coordinators for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance. Participate in the hiring, training, and evaluation of clinical research staff.
- Assists in scheduling and facilitating site visits by external and internal monitors and auditors.
- Provides study coordinator functions and performs all duties associated with the coordination and implementation of clinical research study/projects, data collection, and the management of data generated by study protocols; consents participants for non-therapeutic clinical trials and performs blood draws and other specimen collection as needed.
- Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or a 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 (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications
- BLS certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
- Optional Based on Department) SOCRA/ACRP certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Lead Position (1 Year)
Skills:
Clinical Research Management, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Data Entry, Freezerworks (Software), Ordering Supplies, Organizing, Participant Recruiting, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Supervision, Written Communication
Grade
C11
Salary Range
$58,300.00 - $90,400.00 / 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Research
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A master's degree in clinical research, life sciences, or a related field positions you for EB-2 classification. If you hold only a bachelor's degree, five or more years of progressive clinical trial experience can satisfy the advanced-degree equivalent standard under PERM.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers sponsor clinical research roles most consistently. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed PERM applications for Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Associate job titles specifically.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Before accepting an offer, confirm the job description requires a degree in a specific clinical or scientific discipline. Review the O*NET profile for your target job title to identify the standard education and experience benchmarks DOL auditors reference during PERM review.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and work-site ZIP code so you negotiate with accurate wage level benchmarks before your offer letter is finalized.
Understand how country backlog affects your EB-3 timeline
For EB-3, nationals of India and China face priority date backlogs that can extend wait times significantly. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, and your effective filing date determines when you can adjust status, so factor this into your employment planning.
Request employer PERM sponsorship during the offer stage
Many clinical research employers sponsor green cards but only raise it when candidates ask directly. Bring it up after receiving a written offer, framing it as a retention commitment. Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required before PERM recruitment can begin.
Green Card Clinical Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Do clinical research jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Research Coordinator roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Senior roles such as Clinical Research Manager or Medical Monitor, which require a master's degree or equivalent, often qualify for EB-2. Your employer selects the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the position, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for clinical research professionals?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card filings are not subject to an annual lottery, so your employer can file at any time once PERM labor certification is approved. The total timeline from PERM filing through I-140 approval and adjustment of status typically runs two to four years for most countries, though India-born applicants face longer backlogs.
What documentation should I prepare before asking a clinical research employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather official transcripts confirming your degree field, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed employment history showing progressive clinical trial experience. If you hold GCP certifications or therapeutic area credentials, include those as well. DOL requires the employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, so your credentials must clearly match the role's minimum requirements.
How can I find clinical research employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify clinical research employers with a documented history of PERM filings for your target job titles. Filtering by role and employer lets you focus outreach on organizations that have already gone through the sponsorship process, which significantly shortens the internal approval cycle compared to approaching employers who have never sponsored before.
Can I change employers during the green card process for a clinical research role?
You can change employers, but the rules depend on where you are in the process. Once your I-140 petition has been approved for 180 days or more, federal law allows you to port to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without restarting the PERM process. Clinical research roles within the same SOC code generally qualify for portability. If you change employers before the 180-day threshold, your current PERM and I-140 filings do not transfer.