Pediatric Clinical Research Nurse II – Genomics

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh, via UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, invites applications for a Clinical Research Nurse II in the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine. The role blends direct nursing care with research duties on campus in Lawrenceville to support patient enrolment and protocol execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating studies, reviewing lab results, collecting data, and training new staff while ensuring regulatory adherence and patient safety throughout the

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; RN licensure required.
• Two years of clinical nursing or research experience.
• PA Act 153 clearances and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research projects and drug trials.
• Assess patient eligibility and enrollment in studies.
• Collect and review lab results; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Collect patient data and enter into databases/logs accurately.
• Perform nursing duties, venipuncture, arterial puncture, monitoring equipment.
• Administer treatments per research protocol.
• Ensure adherence to protocol and regulatory standards.
• Assist with training of new staff and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and coordinators.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Lab data review

Patient data collection

Phlebotomy

Clinical nursing

Lab specimen handling

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Staff training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic monitoring equipment

Databases / logs entry systems

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh, via UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, invites applications for a Clinical Research Nurse II in the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine. The role blends direct nursing care with research duties on campus in Lawrenceville to support patient enrolment and protocol execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating studies, reviewing lab results, collecting data, and training new staff while ensuring regulatory adherence and patient safety throughout the