Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

Administration
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posted on Nov 20, 2025
Clinical Research Coordinator
UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006471)

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. Although an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred, it is not required. Similarly, although research experience is welcome, it is not required

This person will assist with the research of Dr. Kevin Contrera and Jose Zevallos, Head and Neck Cancer Surgeons at the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and the Hillman Cancer Center. This job will include both patient-facing and laboratory responsibilities surrounding high-impact research to improve head and neck cancer care. On the clinical research side, this includes patient screening, consenting, and sample collection in predominantly the outpatient, but also inpatient, environments. On the laboratory research side, this includes processing of samples, performing analyses, and maintaining databases. This individual will work with a robust team of researchers on multiple levels with a long track record for productive contributions to the field.

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

This job will include both patient-facing and laboratory responsibilities surrounding high-impact research to improve head and neck cancer care.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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 8:30a – 5:00p, hours may vary due to business needs
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
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 Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Cover Letter