The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology seeks to hire a Clinical Research Coordinator. The coordinator will conduct all aspects of clinical research trials from site initiation through activation and completion under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include study start-up and documentation; budget development and fiscal tracking; IRB submissions and consent forms; protocol implementation across UPMC departments; participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up; conducting study visits and neuropsychological assessments; obtaining medical histories, blood pressure screenings, and blood collection via phlebotomy as applicable; processing and shipping biological specimens; dispensing medications under physician or nurse practitioner orders; managing research supplies and equipment; and ensuring timely, accurate documentation and data entry.
The coordinator will collaborate with investigators, research staff, IRB personnel, UPMC departments, sponsors, and monitors. Additional duties may include assisting with IRB protocols, the Research Registry, brain bank pager coverage, and community outreach activities. This position has a significant impact on program operations and may affect the health and well-being of research participants. The successful candidate must understand applicable policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and resolve unique problems through the collection and interpretation of information. A Master's degree is preferred.
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.
Oversees and prepares IRB applications.
Reviews/audits research studies; assists with next step determination.
Monitors study budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed.
Assesses protocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans.
Trains staff and oversees the work of student workers as directed.
Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Identifies community education opportunities.
Facilitates research/project team meetings.
Resolves complex data collection issues.
Must be able to get around a university setting. Can be sedentary for long period of times.
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: M-F, 8:30-5:00
- 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: Not Applicable
- Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable