Research Coordinator - Suicide Risk Studies (DEAR)

CHEManager International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Research Coordinator for the PEARL lab to independently manage projects related to suicide risk and resilience across the lifespan. The role focuses on the DEAR study with clinical interviews, surveys, and ambulatory psychophysiology.

The position is grant funded, requires coordination with clinicians and research staff, and involves evenings/weekends as needed. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 3-5 years of experience coordinating multiple aspects of research projects (patient recruitment, assessment, data collection) required.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
• IRB experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately collect and store research data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, staff and investigators while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule based on study needs.
• Experience with individuals at risk for suicide preferred.
• Experience with adolescents and/or adults with autism or other developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of administering suicide risk assessments (e.g., C-SSRS) preferred.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, especially in inpatient settings, preferred.
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant flow, appointments, and data collection.
• Screen and consent participants.
• Administer tests to participants.
• Pay and track payments to participants.
• Data entry and filing of participant paperwork.
• Develop recruitment procedures for identifying patients with recent suicide attempts.
• Organize weekly study meetings and take minutes.
• Organize DSMB meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with DSMB charter and biannual reports.
• Complete IRB modifications and communicate updates to the team.
• Coordinate data pulls for investigators and collaborators.
• Develop a data dictionary with updates on versions/changes.
• Oversee data audits and supervise staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with grant awards and reporting milestones.
• Monitor publication access compliance for DEAR publications and submit as needed.
• Monitor NIMH milestones and deadlines.
• Monitor study targets (recent suicide attempts, diversity, sex distribution).
• Coordinate repeat assessment data collection.
• Track office of grants and contracts paperwork (activations, etc.).
• Complete MOP updates and maintain current documents on OneDrive.
• Assist in progress reports and procurement of study supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Education

B.A. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Research Coordinator for the PEARL lab to independently manage projects related to suicide risk and resilience across the lifespan. The role focuses on the DEAR study with clinical interviews, surveys, and ambulatory psychophysiology.

The position is grant funded, requires coordination with clinicians and research staff, and involves evenings/weekends as needed. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.