Clinical Coordinator III

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Core Research Facilities is seeking a Clinical Coordinator III to manage study activities, enroll participants, collect data, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with the study team and effective communication with participants across Pitt/UPMC campuses.

The ideal candidate will support IRB applications, budget monitoring, and staff training, while traveling between Pitt campuses as needed to advance protocol-specific

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in health sciences or related field.
• 1+ year of research coordination experience preferred.
• Experience with IRB applications and study budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Screen and enroll participants; manage data collection and entry.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and protocol adherence.
• Train staff and oversee student workers; coordinate team meetings.
• Monitor study budgets and procurement; support recruitment plans.

Skills

Clinical research

Data collection

Team leadership

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

IRB submissions

Phlebotomy

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Coordinator III (26005052)

Clinical Coordinator III

Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005052 )

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.

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. Monitorsstudy budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Assessesprotocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans. Trainsstaff and oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicateseffectively 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. Identifiesand escalates as required. Resolvescomplex data collection issues.Phlebotomy training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.

Physical Effort

• Sitting and standing for long periods. Reading small print. Walking around campus. Bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Walking around campus to attend meetings. Working on site under standard office lighting. Able to climb 2 flights of stairs.

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

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 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

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