Catalyst Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Catalyst Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate research procedures for social science studies, recruit participants, and ensure compliance with IRB protocols. The role involves data collection, analysis, and preparation of briefs for stakeholders.

Hybrid on-campus and remote work is possible, with a focus on maintaining high-quality data and adherence to study designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2 years of experience typical.
• Ability to coordinate research activities and ensure adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and coordination of study participants.
• Administer surveys, focus groups, or interviews as needed.
• Prepare and disseminate results briefs and outputs to stakeholders.
• Ensure research activities align with IRB approved protocols and best practices.

Skills

Data collection

IRB compliance

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Catalyst Clinical Research Coordinator

Coordinates and conducts research procedures, activities, and outreach for social science qualitative and quantitative studies. Conducts reviews and scans of current context to inform research questions and design. Collects and analyzes data and complies with all policies and regulations.

• Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes information from peer-reviewed and grey literature.


• Conducts analysis of research data including systematic extraction of articles for scoping reviews, thematic analysis for qualitative coding, and analysis of quantitative data.


• Conducts other research activities appropriate to level of experience including contributing to data collection and to the development of peer-reviewed papers


• Coordinates research activities including the recruitment and compensation of study participants, administration of surveys, focus groups, or in-depth interviews, and submission/ reporting of protocols and milestone updates to the institutional review board.


• Ensures that all research activities are conducted in alignment with IRB approved protocols and best practices for human subjects’ research.


• Prepares tailored one- pager materials, results briefs, and other outputs to disseminate results from research activities with key stakeholder audiences.

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

Requires the ability to visualize a computer screen, to work with computer hardware and software, to communicate verbally and in writing, and to use a phone. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of English.

Physical Effort

Position is mostly sedentary work.

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: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:0 0 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.