Public Health Research Coordinator II – Palliative Medicine

WashU IT

. Assist investigators as coordinator of complex clinical research studies, potentially managing multiple studies simultaneously .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $39 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating complex clinical research studies, managing study protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in participant recruitment, data management, and qualitative and quantitative analysis to support research objectives.

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Clinical Research ManagementData ManagementQualitative Analysis SoftwareQuantitative Analysis SoftwarePublic Health Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research CoordinationStudy Protocol ManagementParticipant RecruitmentData AnalysisResearch Project Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsResearch TechniquesInstructional Procedure Manuals

Industry Keywords

Public HealthEpidemiologyBehavioral MedicineClinical ResearchUrban Planning Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist investigators as coordinator of complex clinical research studies, potentially managing multiple studies simultaneously
Serve as liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community, and study participants
Assist in developing research project plans and interpreting results with investigators
Collaborate on manuscripts, grant proposals, protocol amendments, and study design modifications
Coordinate development of forms, questionnaires, research techniques, and instructional procedure manuals
Review journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to support study planning
Implement, manage, and ensure timely completion of all study/protocol phases
Assist with participant recruitment plans and informed consent processes
Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and regulatory agency requirements
Establish record-keeping systems and maintain study databases
Assess participant progress, record results, and analyze, investigate, and report adverse events
Resolve IRB and protocol management issues and recommend corrective actions
Liaise with funding or sponsoring agencies
Evaluate, analyze, and interpret moderately complex qualitative and/or quantitative data with the PI
Prepare oral or written presentations and reports on progress trends, recommendations, and conclusions
Support project aims, timelines, deliverables, and day-to-day research activities across multiple projects
Perform other incidental duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
2 years of Public Health work experience
Comfortable and willing to engage with patients and families experiencing serious illness
Ability to coordinate complex clinical research studies and manage study protocols
Ability to work with clinical and research partners
Ability to recruit and engage potential participants in informed consent processes
Ability to support study participation and facilitate timely completion of study measures
No specific certification or professional license required
Driver’s license not required
Preferred: 1 year of Public Health, Epidemiological, Behavioral Medicine, Psychological, Sociological, Anthropological, Clinical, or Urban Planning Research experience
Preferred skills: Clinical Research Management, Coordinating Programs, Data Management, Qualitative Analysis Software, Quantitative Analysis Software, Spreadsheets
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including criminal background check and applicable checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, subject to employment status, FTE workload, and weekly standard hours
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, where requested and applicable