Clinical Research Coordinator II

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh, located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to conduct assessments, help with IRB renewals, and train staff in pediatric infectious disease research.

Responsibilities include screening participants, collecting specimens, and performing chart abstractions while ensuring protocol compliance and data quality. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Conducts research assessments on study participants.
• Adheres to IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols.
• Assists with training staff on proper research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Screen/enroll study participants and collect research specimens.
• Perform medical chart abstractions.
• Ensure adherence to study protocols and data quality.

Skills

Screening participants

IRB compliance

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Coordinator II (26006638)

Clinical Research Coordinator II

This position is for the Division of Infectious Diseases within the Department of Pediatrics. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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

The incumbent will primarily screen/enroll research participants, collect research specimens, and conduct medical chart abstractions.

• Conducts research assessments on study participants.
• Assists with and adheres to study protocols, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols.
• Assists with training staff on proper and best study research techniques as directed.
• Mentors and educates staff and student workers as directed.
• Ensures proper protocols are followed and quality assurance of research and related work.
• Corrects data collection issues.

Physical Effort

Light.

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

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 Position will require flexibility with shift/hours; incumbent may occasionally be required to work on the evenings and weekends.

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

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 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.