Clinical Research Coordinator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Clinical Research Coordinator

Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004034)

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for providing support to clinical research projects conducted in Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care (PMSC) within the Department of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will assist with participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection, data entry, assistance with tracking participants, maintenance of online surveys, facilitation of study record keeping, development of research protocols, and collaborating with community partners and other researchers. The successful candidate must be comfortable interacting with patients and families and be able to speak English fluently to communicate with patients and physicians. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Summary

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments.

Essential Functions

• Assists with and adheres to IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols.

• Recruits research subjects. Conducts research interviews in-person or via telephone while adhering to all applicable protocols. Completes research assessments on study participants.

• Maintains databases in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to all applicable protocols and regulations.

• Assists with training new personnel as directed.

• Assists with study assessments administration as directed.

Physical Effort

Light – Incumbent must be able to walk and go to clinic.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

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: Shift determined by manager.

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: Cover Letter