Public Health Research Coordinator II – Siteman Cancer Center

WashU IT

. Assist investigators as coordinator of complex clinical research studies .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,600 - $81,900 per yearWebsite

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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 data analysis, participant recruitment, and developing research project plans.

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Clinical Research CoordinationStudy Protocol ManagementData AnalysisParticipant RecruitmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Research Project PlanningData InterpretationQualitative Data AnalysisQuantitative Data AnalysisProtocol AmendmentsStudy Design ModificationsAdverse Event ReportingRecord-Keeping SystemsQuestionnaire DevelopmentScientific Literature Review

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Public HealthEpidemiologyBehavioral MedicineClinical ResearchSociologyAnthropologyUrban PlanningIRB ManagementGrant ProposalsStudy Databases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist investigators as coordinator of complex clinical research studies
Coordinate multiple research studies and liaise with the school, sponsoring agency, community, and study participants
Assist in developing research project plans and interpreting results
Collaborate on manuscripts and grant proposals
Assist with protocol amendments and study design modifications
Develop forms, questionnaires, research techniques, and instructional procedure manuals
Review scientific literature and previous studies
Implement, manage, and ensure timely completion of study/protocol phases
Assist with participant recruitment plans
Ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements
Establish record-keeping systems and maintain study databases
Assess participant progress and record results
Analyze, investigate, and report adverse events
Resolve IRB/protocol management issues and recommend corrective action
Liaise with funding or sponsoring agencies
Evaluate and interpret moderately complex qualitative and quantitative data
Prepare presentations, reports, analyses, recommendations, and conclusions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
At least 2 years of Public Health work experience
Preferred: 1 year of Public Health, Epidemiological, Behavioral Medicine, Psychological, Sociological, Anthropological, Clinical, or Urban Planning Research experience
Ability to assist with clinical research studies and manage study protocols
Pre-employment screening required for external candidates receiving an offer, including criminal background check and applicable additional checks
No specific certification/professional license required
Driver’s license not required

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