Clinical Research Coordinator

Taleo; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO) is recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator to work overnight shifts at multiple facilities in Pittsburgh. The CRC will maintain regulatory compliance, screen patients, monitor adverse events, coordinate study visits, and manage data entry with attention to source documentation.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or higher.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance.
• Screen patients for eligibility during overnight shifts.
• Monitor and report adverse events and unanticipated events.
• Coordinate protocol-related procedures and visits.
• Perform data entry and data management.
• Train staff on study protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Coordinator (26006235)

Clinical Research Coordinator

Med-Critical Care Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006235 )

The University of Pittsburgh, Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO, is currently recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to work overnight hours. The position’s primary responsibilities include:

Maintaining regulatory compliance

Frequent communication with various research entities internal and external to the University

Screening patients to determine eligibility during scheduled overnight shifts

Monitoring and reporting adverse events and unanticipated events

Providing clinical follow up in inpatient and outpatient settings

Coordinating protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow up appointments

Completing and overseeing data entry and data management

Maintaining source documentation in an organized manner

T raining healthcare personnel on study protocols to ensure adherence at the direction of the PI.

Previous experience coordinating clinical trials or working in a research environment is required. Qualified candidates must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and strong computer skills. This role will work three 12.5-hour overnight shifts per week at multiple facilities. Scheduled hours may include weekends and holidays. Incumbent will be required to perform on-call duties 7 - 10 days per month.

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

Position requires the ability to make independent decisions regarding study operations. Must be able to work at a computer using multiple software programs and make frequent visits to various ICUs and other campus locations to facilitate enrollment in research studies.

Physical Effort

The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods and walk for extended distances. No heavy lifting required.

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 Overnight

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 The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

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