Research Specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Research Specialist

Clinical Trials Data Coordination - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004616)

This Research Specialist position primarily provides general, responsible research support and assistance for research
projects.
Primary activities:
- Providing protocol and form development support to study project directors
- Data entry
- Accessing databases to generate reports and support to committee chairs.
- Providing research support on grants and papers.
- Providing research support to data analysts.
- Administrative support to study leadership and admin support to research project leadership (maintain filing system,
organize meetings, perform data entry and process university paperwork).
The individual will be expected to be highly self-motivated and actively involved in ensuring productivity for new
and existing projects and study investigators. The position requires flexibility, the ability to multitask, excellent time
management skills and computer proficiency.

Job Summary

Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with data collection.

Essential Functions

Ability to follow prescribed practices and procedures,

Ability to handle advanced problems appropriately.

Ability to work autonomously with guidance and direction from leadership.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator II

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept 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.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $22.51 - $30.30 per hour

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

Optional Documents: Cover Letter