Clinical Research Specialist at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Clinical Research Specialist

This position will work in various clinical environments and may obligate you to meet specific health and safety requirements, including but not limited to screenings, providing proof of vaccination, and/or testing.

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. Study recruitment and data collection sites include Shadyside, Mercy, McKeesport, and Monroeville Hillman Cancer Center clinic sites.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is among the top schools of nursing in National Institute of Health funding. The School contributes to the University’s mission to provide high quality education, clinical expertise, and rigorous research. The School of Nursing is seeking a Research Coordinator. This full-time Research Coordinator will be responsible for the conduct of a newly funded, large NIH-funded cancer research project for patients with hematologic malignancies.

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or psychology preferred or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Strong interpersonal and excellent communication required, as individual will be serving as a liaison at study sites and working directly with patients with cancer. Transportation during the work day will require use of study-provided public transportation between research sites. Must be dependable and flexible with time to accommodate participant clinical schedules. Comfort with technology is needed (experience with electronic medical records, REDCap, and SPSS is a plus). TB Test is required.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department: Nurs-Health & Community Systems

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based upon participant recruitment and data collection clinic schedules.

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate: $19, based on candidate

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

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, Cover Letter