Clinical Research Coordinator II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh's Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Research Coordinator II to support study assessments and participant enrollment at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

The incumbent will screen/enroll participants, collect research specimens, and perform medical chart abstractions, while assisting with IRB-related renewals and approvals. Training staff and ensuring protocol adherence are also required.

Qualifications

• Screen/enroll research participants.
• Collect research specimens.
• Conduct medical chart abstractions.
• Mentor staff and student workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols.
• Assist with training staff on proper and best study research techniques as directed.
• Mentor and educate staff and student workers as directed.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and quality assurance of research and related work.
• Correct data collection issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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

Job Details

• 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
• 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.
• Required Documents: Resume
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter