Professional Rater II

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position will assist the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Specialist in the daily management of a multi-level precision medicine trial at the medical center. Work will include interaction with patients and physicians in primary care clinics to implement and evaluate a precision medicine trial that aims at improving clinical practice and patient behavior such as physician and patient uptake of cancer prevention interventions including lung cancer screening and tobacco treatment.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruits, screens, and schedules participants for study per protocol.
• Obtains informed consent, administers interviews, intervention, and collects saliva samples for testing.
• Assists in training staff on study procedures including how to administer informed consent, interviews, intervention, and collect saliva samples for testing.
• Assists in ensuring adherence to recruitment and study protocols and completion of staff assignments.
• Performs quality control of data collected to ensure it is accurate and provides feedback to research staff.
• Manages databases for tracking and recruiting research participants and collecting data in REDCap.
• Assists Clinical Research Specialist with monitoring productivity goals of research staff and provides detailed reports to Principal Investigator.
• Assists in completing and maintaining IRB documentation and approval, including consent forms, study instruments, modifications, continuing reviews, and data sharing.
• Assists Principal Investigator with preparation of reports and slides for meetings, publications, NIH progress reports and NIH grant applications.
• Monitors and purchases study supplies and submits research participant payments.

Working Conditions

• Position is hybrid and includes work at the office and work from home.
• Willingness to work two evenings a week and two weekends a month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with various software packages (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, have strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact confidently and professionally with adults of all ages.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions.
• Some knowledge of database management.
• Prior human subjects research experience.

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school's mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our Websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry ([https://psychiatry.wustl.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-2/>) and at WUSM ([https://diversity.med.wustl.edu/>).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or a related field plus a minimum of one year of relevant experience; a combination of work and education equaling five years may substitute for this requirement.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$18.84 - $28.29 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: [https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/>

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.