Clinical Research Coordinator

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support a multi-study cardiovascular research program. You will recruit and screen postpartum to midlife participants, obtain consent, coordinate visits and imaging, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes mentorship of students, data entry, and potential growth into data analysis and manuscript preparation. Hybrid in-person and remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No experience required; combination of education and relevant experience considered.
• Hybrid work arrangement with on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and enroll eligible participants across multiple concurrent research studies.
• Obtain informed consent in accordance with IRB-approved protocols and GCP.
• Coordinate participant study visits, including phlebotomy and specimen processing per protocol.
• Schedule and coordinate advanced cardiac imaging studies with imaging departments and participants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study participants, addressing questions and ensuring a positive experience.
• Prepare and submit IRB continuing review/renewal applications, amendments, and reportable events.
• Assist with IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols; recruit research subjects and conduct interviews and assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Coordinator (26006483)

Clinical Research Coordinator

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) supports a multi-study clinical research program focused on cardiovascular health across the reproductive lifespan, enrolling women from the immediate postpartum period through midlife. The CRC coordinates participant recruitment and study visits—including blood draws and scheduling of advanced cardiac imaging (e.g., echocardiography, cardiac CT/MRI)—manages regulatory requirements such as IRB continuing reviews and renewals, and performs accurate data entry across several concurrent protocols. The CRC also helps direct and mentor students and trainees involved in the research program. This role offers meaningful opportunities for growth into data analysis and manuscript preparation for coordinators interested in developing their research and scholarly skills.

Identify, screen, and enroll eligible participants across multiple concurrent research studies, spanning the immediate postpartum period through midlife.

Obtain informed consent in accordance with IRB-approved protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Coordinate participant study visits, including phlebotomy/blood draw collection and specimen processing per protocol.

Schedule and coordinate advanced cardiac imaging studies (e.g., echocardiogram, cardiac MRI/CT) with imaging departments and participants.

Serve as the primary point of contact for study participants, addressing questions and ensuring a positive, supportive participant experience.

Prepare and submit IRB continuing review/renewal applications, amendments, and reportable events.

Position is Hybrid requiring in person recruitment 2-3 days/week virtual the other 2-3 days. Must be flexible to recruitment schedule.

Job Summary

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments.

Essential Functions

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); willingness to learn REDCap or other electronic data capture platforms.

Comfort working directly with patients in a clinical setting.

Physical Effort

This position will require ability to move between university and Magee offices and clinics. Could require longer periods of standing or walking.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator I

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

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 mon-friday standard

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

Hiring Range To be determined based on 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.