Public Health Research Coordinator I

WashU IT

. Assist investigators as coordinator of basic to moderately complex public health research studies .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating public health research studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing participant recruitment and data analysis. Proficient in preparing reports and presentations while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

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Public Health ResearchData ManagementQualitative Analysis SoftwareQuantitative Analysis SoftwareAnalytical Solutions

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProtocol ManagementParticipant RecruitmentRecord-Keeping SystemsAdverse Event ReportingInformed Consent PreparationLiterature ReviewGrant PreparationDriving LicenseDatabase Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal RelationshipsOrganizational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Big Data AnalyticsClinical Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Driver's License

Industry Keywords

EpidemiologyBehavioral MedicineSociologyAnthropologyUrban Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist investigators as coordinator of basic to moderately complex public health research studies
Coordinate multiple research studies and liaise with the school, sponsoring agency, community, and study participants
Implement and manage all phases of study protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Establish record-keeping systems and record participant progress in databases
Analyze, investigate, and report adverse events and escalate emergent issues
Work with investigators and HRPO to resolve IRB/protocol management issues and recommend corrective action
Recruit and enroll study participants and determine eligibility
Prepare informed consent packets and explain study purposes, processes, and procedures
Administer and score tests and evaluate assessments
Schedule and facilitate timely completion of protocol requirements
Evaluate, analyze, and interpret low-complexity qualitative and quantitative data
Prepare presentations, reports, and analyses with the investigator
Conduct literature reviews under investigator supervision
Assist with grant and manuscript preparation
Collect public health data under research protocols
May drive the Community Outreach Van
Perform other incidental duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
A commercial driver's license and good driving record are required
No specific work experience is required
Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily
Preferred: 1 year of Public Health, Epidemiological, Behavioral Medicine, Psychological, Sociological, Anthropological, Clinical, or Urban Planning Research experience
Preferred skills include Analytical Solutions, Big Data Analytics, Clinical Support, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Organizational Leadership, Public Health Research, Qualitative Analysis Software, and Quantitative Analysis Software
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and 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
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources
Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years