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Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Medical Campus; 4444 Forest Park Ave.
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Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

 Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Cruchaga Lab, the NeuroGenomics and Informatics (NGI) Center, at WashU Medicine is recruiting a Clinical Research Study Assistant. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven person to work as a part of vibrant group in a fast-paced environment. This person will work in a collegial environment and join a multidisciplinary, diverse team in a well-established, well-funded research group, currently 30+ dynamic members, to explore the frontiers of neurodegenerative diseases.
The NGI generates and analyzes Whole-Genome and high-throughput multi-dimensional omics data to study neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system. The goal of our research is to use genomic and multi-omic approaches to understand the biology neurodegenerative diseases.
Under the direction of the Research Coordinators or PI, they will participate in moderately complex clinical research study activities. The Clinical Research Study Assistant will be responsible for multiple study’s biospecimens including, but not limited to: blood, plasma, serum, and brain. They will perform a variety of duties including the oversight, organization and handling of these biospecimen samples for these multiple studies. They will ship samples and be responsible for an accurate manifest.
They will be trained on the lab’s database system to maintain the order of the samples. They will be responsible for assembling outgoing biospecimen kits for multiple studies. As needed, they will draw blood from research participants at our various clinics. They will work with the research coordinators for any other responsibilities that may be needed.
Job Description
Assists clinical research coordinators with management of clinical trials, by creating outgoing biospecimen kits for blood collection and recording data appropriately.
Assists clinical research coordinators by receiving biospecimen samples from off-campus clinics, evaluating condition of samples, entering into the database, and reporting any issues to the coordinators.
Assists with study sample tracking of home locations and shipping outgoing samples, as needed.
Assists with general supply/equipment orders, material shipments to collaborators, maintenance and cleaning.
Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
Working knowledge of computer programs and systems such as Excel and Word, as well as Filemaker Pro and/or Freezerworks.
Assists current phlebotomists with blood drawing duties as needed.
Assists with other duties as assigned by research team.
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
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
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
Administrative Or Research (2 Years)
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Compensation
$19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly
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
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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.
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