Clinical Research Coordinator I Oncology
Attention new grads and alums wanting to work in research and healthcare at a world-renowned research institution! WashU Clinical Oncology has an opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. While no prior experience is required, it's great if you have volunteered or been exposed to healthcare settings in some fashion.
Must have a bachelor's degree and willingness to stay in the role for at least 2 full years. Hiring immediately with start date of February 2026. DO NOT APPLY if you plan to go to med school or graduate school before February 2028. DO NOT APPLY if you cannot start by March 2026 at the latest or will not have your bachelor's degree by then.
This role does not provide immigration-related sponsorship. Do not apply for this role if you will need WashU immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of WashU as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc)
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
As a CRC, you’re the bridge between groundbreaking research and patient care! You’ll screen and enroll participants, guide them through the study process, and make sure every detail—from blood draws to data points—is on track. Your mission: keep studies compliant, patients safe, and everything running smoothly.
What You’ll Do:
- Enroll & Educate: Screen participants, explain the study, and obtain informed consent. Help patients understand procedures and treatment plans.
- Keep It On Track: Manage patient requirements, monitor progress, document adverse events, and ensure protocol compliance.
- Hands-On Visits: Attend study visits—check meds, labs, pill diaries, and communicate with care teams and pharmacy.
- Data & Details: Collect and interpret clinical data, prep reports, and share updates with investigators.
- Team Player: Act as the go-to liaison for departments, sponsors, vendors, and participants.
- Stay Connected: Join protocol meetings, training sessions, and keep learning!
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work experience, preferably in clinical research support or some experience in a medical office preferred. Science or medical educational background can be helpful.
- Working knowledge of computer programs and systems.
- Communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A combination of college education and relevant experience equaling four years may substitute for this requirement.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements). Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.