CRC III at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

CRC III

Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002336)

The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III. The individual in this role will conduct and is responsible for all study-related activities, including screening and consent enrollments, data collection/entry, and compliance with the regulatory process. The individual is encouraged to prepare strategies to improve enrollment/retention. May need to maintain and order supplies as needed. Will work with the Director of the CRSO to assess protocol feasibility and establish protocol-specific recruitment plans. May be required to train junior staff and oversee the work of others as directed. Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and the study team. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. This position will require travel from in and around Pitt and UPMC campuses. The University reserves the right to assign additional duties not listed here.

Oversees and prepares IRB applications and Study Start-up. Reviews/audits research studies; assists with next step determination. Monitors study budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Assesses protocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Participates in screening, enrollment and randomizations. Maintain a working relationship with the PI of record and the study team. Identifies and escalates as required. Resolves complex data collection issues. Phlebotomy training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.

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

The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III. The individual in this role will conduct and is responsible for all study-related activities, including screening and consent enrollments, data collection/entry, and compliance with the regulatory process. The individual is encouraged to prepare strategies to improve enrollment/retention. May need to maintain and order supplies as needed. Will work with the Director of the CRSO to assess protocol feasibility and establish protocol-specific recruitment plans. May be required to train junior staff and oversee the work of others as directed. Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and the study team. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. This position will require travel from in and around Pitt and UPMC campuses. The University reserves the right to assign additional duties not listed here.

Oversees and prepares IRB applications and Study Start-up. Reviews/audits research studies; assists with next step determination. Monitors study budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Assesses protocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Participates in screening, enrollment and randomizations. Maintain a working relationship with the PI of record and the study team. Identifies and escalates as required. Resolves complex data collection issues. Phlebotomy training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.

Physical Effort

Sitting and standing for long period. Reading small print. Standing at copier. Walking around campus to attend meeting and clinic.

Working for long periods to complete tasks. Ability to lift up up to 20 pounds. Bending and lifting and carrying materials.

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.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: NA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Schedule as set with supervisor

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