Clinical Research Coordinator II

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to join their team. This role involves conducting research assessments, ensuring compliance with protocols, and managing data collection in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience. They will work closely with medical staff and lead research initiatives that improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement after a successful provisional period, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Plans

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Winter Recess

Generous Educational Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research assessments and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Recruit and consent participants, manage data collection and analysis.
• Communicate with medical staff and assist in training new personnel.

Skills

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

REDCap

NVivo

Covidence

Dedoose

Job description

On March 10, the University of Pittsburgh announced the implementation of a strategic hiring freeze. Currently, the University is only accepting applications for positions that are essential or operationally critical. Those positions are listed on our website.

Job Description - Clinical Research Coordinator II (25001803)

Clinical Research Coordinator II

Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 25001803 )

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.

PM&R is a recognized leader in advancing clinical interventions to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. The Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine specializes in the care and management of children with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Our group’s research uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to examine the impact that raising children with disabilities has on families, improving service delivery to people with disabilities, investigating health inequity, improving critical illness recovery, and using music therapy to decrease stress and pain during hospitalization. We value the experience that people with disabilities and other minoritized identities bring to our team and will consider lived expertise for candidates with less than 2 years of professional experience.

This position is primarily located on the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh campus in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Eligible candidates will need to live within a reasonable daily commute of the hospital and Oakland campus. Hybrid work options will be available after successful completion of the new hire provisional period, but this position will require significant in-person work that is variable pending research study enrollment (remote work on a set schedule will not be possible because being in the hospital is necessary when eligible patients are present and for certain study tasks). The Research Coordinator will work 37.5 hours per week, dividing time between studies and related projects as needed. TB test is required.

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

1. Preparation, coordination, implementation, and evaluation/monitoring of study progress and compliance.
2. Screening medical records and registries for study eligibility.
3. Communicating with medical staff to confirm eligibility.
4. Recruiting/consenting participants.
5. Creating/administering research protocols and processes.
6. Data collection, monitoring, cleaning, and management (e.g., creating data collection forms via REDCap and abstracting medical record data).
7. Administering questionnaires, collecting bio specimen samples (e.g., saliva), transcribing audio recordings, and reimbursing subjects through Vincent.
8. Preparing application materials for the IRB and ensuring compliance with all IRB and UPMC regulations.
9. Communicating with collaborators, training new personnel, and mentoring student researchers.
10. Assisting with quantitative/qualitative analyses, preparation of text, creation of tables and figures, and supporting presentations, posters, manuscripts, and funding applications and reports.
11. Calendar management.

The ideal candidate should be able to work independently on and off site; balance multiple projects with unique protocols; accurately identify and record data points from the electronic health record; make protocol-guided decisions about ambiguous or complicated data; independently manage complex protocol timing and scheduling in a real-world environment that includes busy provider and subject schedules; quickly learn new software and teach others how to use it (e.g. REDCap, NVivo, Covidence, Dedoose); understand medical information; navigate often chaotic hospital spaces; explain a study in both medical and non-medical terminology; operate a tablet computer; interact comfortably with people in distress, including children; be persistent and willing to make multiple attempts at activities, such as contacting the caregivers of potential participants; problem solve and seek assistance when needed; incorporate feedback; support and motivate students and professionals, some of whom will be new to research; flex time a bit when busy study days require it; reliably operate independently and with integrity; consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills; and provide references who can speak to above average work ethics.

Physical Effort

This position will include navigating office spaces and patient accommodations (including both acute inpatient and outpatient clinic spaces) at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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. - 5:00 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: 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.