Renal Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posted on Nov 25, 2025
Renal Clinical Research Coordinator
Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006557)

The Renal-Electrolyte Division is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for Drs. Manisha Jhamb and Linda-Marie Lavenburg.

Candidate will recruit research participants for clinical trial including conducting the informed consent process (over the phone). Complete data collection for study visits and enter data in data collection research platform. Assist with processing study participant payments in the Vincent System. CRC will maintain compliance with study protocol and workflows outlined in MOP. The CRC will assist with IRB documentation, protocol, data collection forms, manual of operations and other study related documents. They will also assist with recruitment, establishing/maintaining relationships with community partners and venues involved in the intervention.

Job Summary

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments.

Essential Functions

Travel to local CKD clinics and/or dialysis clinics (study participant tasks as needed and community outreach meetings)

Must have own transportation

Participant recruitment

Screening for eligibility

Obtain informed consent

Complete baseline assessments/data entry

Complete additional study visits every 3 months/data entry

Process study participant payments for each study visit

Provide technical assistance to study participants with research platform/app

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator I
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Clinical Research
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required
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 Monday - Friday, 8.00a - 5p
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
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 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, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable