The University of Pittsburgh, Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO, is currently recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to work overnight hours. The position’s primary responsibilities include:
Maintaining regulatory compliance
Frequent communication with various research entities internal and external to the University
Screening patients to determine eligibility during scheduled overnight shifts
Completing study enrollment activities
Monitoring and reporting adverse events and unanticipated events
Providing clinical follow up in inpatient and outpatient settings
Coordinating protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow up appointments
Completing and overseeing data entry and data management
Maintaining source documentation in an organized manner
Training healthcare personnel on study protocols to ensure adherence at the direction of the PI.
Previous experience coordinating clinical trials or working in a research environment is required. Qualified candidates must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and strong computer skills. This role will work three 12.5-hour overnight shifts per week at multiple facilities. Scheduled hours may include weekends and holidays. Incumbent will be required to perform on-call duties 7 - 10 days per month.
Prepares grant applications, manuscripts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, research papers, and assists with complex research papers. Audits research studies, monitors study budgets, resolves complex data collection issues, and implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and orders supplies.
Position requires the ability to make independent decisions regarding study operations. Must be able to work at a computer using multiple software programs and make frequent visits to various ICUs and other campus locations to facilitate enrollment in research studies.
The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods and walk for extended distances. No heavy lifting required.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator III
- Job Family: Research
- Job Sub-Family: Clinical Research
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Work Schedule: Overnight
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
- Required Documents: Resume
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable