Clinical Research Coordinator - Endocrinology

Position Summary

The laboratory conducts clinical studies of dietary interventions and human metabolism. In addition to standard clinical research coordination responsibilities, the candidate will support implementation of structured dietary interventions, monitoring of participant adherence and safety, collection and management of biospecimens, and basic laboratory sample processing, storage, and inventory. Registered dietitians or candidates with experience in clinical nutrition research are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requires of regulatory agencies; establishes record‑keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress; analyzes, investigates and reports adverse events; decides when to notify physicians of issues, when to stop participant inclusion and/or to adjust the protocol of particular participants; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate;
  
  serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
• Recruits and enrolls study participants; determines eligibility; develops informed consent packets; explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans; administers or scores tests and evaluates all lab and clinical assessments.
• Ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements; schedules and facilitates timely completion of protocol requirements; evaluates and interprets collected clinical data; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends; provides recommendations or conclusions.
• Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient care setting.

Typically sitting at desk or table.

Office equipment.

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross.

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Not Applicable

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent training, or relevant experience in clinical nutrition research.
• Experience supporting industry‑ or NIH‑funded clinical studies.
• Wet lab skills, including hands‑on laboratory experience.
• Experience handling biospecimens, including processing, storage, and sample preparation for shipping.
• Ability to work effectively in both patient‑facing and laboratory settings.
• Strong organizational skills for sample inventory and study workflow management.

Grade: C09
Salary Range: $47,400.00 – $71,200.00 / Annually

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Personnel are eligible for up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages, free Metro transit U‑Pass, 403(b) retirement savings plan, wellness programs, family care resources, tuition coverage for you and your family, and more.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity and encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. The University’s policy provides equal opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.