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Clinical Coordinator III

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PAPosted August 11, 2026via Pitt Careers

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.

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.

The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III.   The individual in this role will conduct and is responsible for all study-related activities, including screening and consent enrollments, data collection/entry, and compliance with the regulatory process. The individual is encouraged to prepare strategies to improve enrollment/retention. May need to maintain and order supplies as needed. Will work with the Director of the CRSO to assess protocol feasibility and establish protocol-specific recruitment plans. May be required to train junior staff and oversee the work of others as directed. Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and the study team. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. This position will require travel from in and around Pitt and UPMC campuses.  The University reserves the right to assign additional duties not listed here.

Oversees and prepares IRB applications and Study Start-up. 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 oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Participates in screening, enrollment and randomizations. Maintain a working relationship with the PI of record and the study team. Identifies and escalates as required. Resolves complex data collection issues.  Phlebotomy training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.

Sitting and standing for long periods.  Reading small print.  Walking around campus.   Bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Walking around campus to attend meetings.  Working on site under standard office lighting.  Able to climb 2 flights of stairs.

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: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., schedule as set with supervisor
  • 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
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