Public Health Research Coordinator I – Palliative Medicine

WashU IT

Public Health Research Coordinator assisting investigators with managing research studies and compliance. Responsible for recruiting study participants and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,200 - $73,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Public Health Research, including compliance with regulatory guidelines and effective data management. Proficient in both Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis to assess participant progress and report findings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Health ResearchData ManagementQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisAnalytical Solutions

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Hard Skills

Big Data AnalyticsRecord-Keeping SystemsInformed Consent PreparationTest AdministrationAdverse Event Reporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal RelationshipsOrganizational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Computer Literacy

Industry Keywords

Epidemiological ResearchBehavioral Medicine ResearchPsychological ResearchSociological ResearchAnthropological ResearchUrban Planning Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists investigators as coordinator of a public health research study
Manages all phases of study/protocol
Ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and regulatory agencies
Establish record-keeping systems
Makes assessments of participants’ progress in the study
Analyzes, investigates, and reports adverse events
Recruits and enrolls study participants
Develops and prepares informed consent packets
Administers/scores tests and evaluations
Collects public health data under public health research protocols
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
No specific work experience is required for this position
Public Health, Epidemiological, Behavioral Medicine, Psychological, Sociological, Anthropological, Clinical, Or Urban Planning Research (1 Year preferred)
Analytical Solutions
Big Data Analytics
Communication
Computer Literacy
Data Management
Interpersonal Relationships
Organizational Leadership
Public Health Research
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis

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, 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 for continued childcare needs
Coverage of college tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years