Catalyst Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for Catalyst Clinical Research Coordinator. Based in Pittsburgh, this role coordinates and conducts research procedures for social science studies, collecting data, recruiting participants, and ensuring IRB adherence.

You will analyze literature, perform qualitative coding and quantitative analysis, prepare results briefs, and support dissemination to stakeholders while coordinating surveys and interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Hybrid: On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates research activities including recruitment and compensation of study participants, administration of surveys, focus groups, or in-depth interviews.
• Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes information from peer-reviewed and grey literature.
• Contributes to data collection and to the development of peer‑reviewed papers.
• Ensures all research activities align with IRB approved protocols and human subjects’ research best practices.
• Prepares tailored one‑pager materials, results briefs, and other outputs for stakeholder audiences.
• Supports dissemination of results to key audiences.

Skills

Data analysis

IRB compliance

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Survey administration

Job description

Job Description - Catalyst Clinical Research Coordinator (26006784)

Catalyst Clinical Research Coordinator

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006784)

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.

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

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 8:30 AM - 5 PM

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

Hiring Range $24 - $28/hr

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

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