Clinical Research Study Assistant I (Time-Limited) Program in Physical Therapy
Forest Park, OH - USA
Job Summary
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
The Program in Physical Therapy at WashU School of Medicine in St. Louis has an opening for a full-time (but time-limited) clinical research study assistant to join the Shoulder Biomechanics and Rehabilitation laboratory led by Rebekah Lawrence PT PhD.Our lab is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with shoulder pain by investigating the factors associated with shoulder pathology symptom presentation and functional decline. We conduct rigorous clinically relevant research by integrating diagnostic imaging motion analysis musculoskeletal modeling and clinical assessment. The successful applicant will be integral to the labs impact on public health by assisting with data collection and processing. Normal office/research lab environment with various levels of pressure due to multiple tasks.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Following training assists with data collection and processing as directed by PI or research coordinator.
Maintains and updates site demographics on computer database; logs forms received and file as appropriate; prepares reports from database to include weekly reports and other reports as requested.
Receives and disseminates study-related regulatory documents and correspondence; assists in screening documents for completeness and compliance with protocol and appropriate regulations; assists in investigating incomplete inaccurate or missing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
Communicates and coordinates with other study personnel as required for study implementation and routine problem resolution.
Attend routine meetings and other meetings related to clinical research; stays abreast of information and any changes to study protocol.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Research lab.
Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment:
Office equipment..
Lab equipment
Protective gear.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
- This position is currently time-limited ending August 31 2026 but has the possibility of shifting to an ongoing role pending receipt of anticipated federal funding.
Preferred Requirements:
- Related work experience or relevant training in medical research or clinical research field. Pre-health students (e.g. MD PT PA) who are currently in or planning to take a gap year are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Grade
C06-HQuestions
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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys 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.Required Experience:
Junior IC