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Research Coordinator at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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Research Coordinator

Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001418)

The Department of Neurology seeks an experienced Research Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operation and coordination of current and future research projects conducted in Dr. Eliza Miller’s clinical research program in women’s brain health. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree with 2 years' experience in health services, health administration, public health, or a related field, and experience in clinical research, including both clinical trials and observational studies. Primary responsibilities will be to facilitate the identification, screening and recruitment of eligible participants, conduct participant study visits, and train, direct, and supervise junior research study staff and/or students on study-related tasks. This individual will also assist and oversee data collection processes (including electronic medical record review), data entry, evaluation and analyses for this study, as well as assist with other research-related duties in the lab. Experience with REDCap databases and the UPMC Epic electronic medical record system is preferred but not required.


Job Summary

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.


Essential Functions

Coordinates all aspects of one or more research projects for the Miller Lab research program, including planning, design, and implementation.

- Assures project tasks are completed on time, in scope, and in adherence to all applicable regulations.

- Coordinates the work activities for and across multiple functions; ensures completion of tasks.

- Provides leadership, direction, and expertise to improve and/or meet project goals.

- Tracks and prepares updates of project progress and/or associated performance indicators against milestones.

- Maintains communication with lab team members and seeks/offers assistance when necessary.


Physical Effort

Must be able to get around a university setting.



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

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, 8:30-5:00

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

Job Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

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