Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is a nationally renowned leader in the field of health care education, research, and clinical practice preparation. SHRS has 13 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care.
SHRS, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support a funded project focused on improving service delivery for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Research Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of all phases of the study, including oversight of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and compliance, participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research that addresses critical gaps in dementia care and directly supports the health and independence of older adults and their caregivers.
Responsibilities will include coordinating and tracking participant engagement, conducting data collection through interviews, surveys, and assessments, and maintaining accurate study documentation and databases. The Research Coordinator will also assist with data management, quality assurance, and reporting to ensure study milestones are met on time and in accordance with regulatory standards. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. The ideal candidate will be motivated, compassionate, and committed to advancing research that improves outcomes for people living with dementia.
Minimum experience level required: At least 2 years or more experience as a Research Coordinator in the university setting.
Job Summary
Prepares grant applications, manuscripts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, research papers, and assists with complex research papers. Audits research studies, monitors study budgets, resolves complex data collection issues, and implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and orders supplies.
IRB maintenance, participant recruitment, screening and consent, data collection, and data management.
All tasks can be done through computer or phone technology in person or via distance.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.