Ophthalmic Research Associate at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ophthalmic Research Associate

Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006887)

An Ophthalmic Research Associate position is available in the Clinical Trials section of the University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department. Minimum of 3 years of Ophthalmology experience, preferred 2 years of Clinical Research experience.

COA or minimum of 3 years Ophthalmology

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

• This individual is responsible for providing chairside patient assistance and retrieving all pertinent information needed for principal investigators to complete study protocols. Completes ophthalmic imaging in accordance with study protocols, uploads and process data as requested by sponsor and principal investigators. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions. Ensures adherence to protocols and addresses queries with data collection.

• Can be certified as the BCVA technician on department trials.

• Proper and timely submission of ancillary work within the department.

• Oversees and assists with preparation of IRB submissions.

• Reviews/audits research study documents and assists with next step determinations.

Physical Effort

Must be able to assist patients in and out of exam chair.

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: M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm

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