Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
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.
The University of Pittsburgh, Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO), is currently recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator, study staff, clinical staff, and sponsoring agencies to coordinate and manage various single and multi-site studies from inception to the end of the funding period. The Clinical Research Coordinator is involved with all aspects of coordinating research projects, including monitoring patients enrolled in studies. The position's primary responsibilities include:
- Maintaining regulatory compliance
- Frequent communication with various research entities internal and external to the University
- Screening patients to determine eligibility
- Completing study enrollment activities
- Monitoring and reporting adverse events and unanticipated events
- Providing clinical follow up in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Coordinating protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow up appointments
- Completing and overseeing data entry and data management
- Maintaining source documentation in an organized manner
- Training healthcare personnel on study protocols to ensure adherence at the direction of the Principal Investigator
This position does call for the ability to work a varied schedule at multiple facilities. Scheduled hours may include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays. Incumbent will be required to perform on-call duties 7 - 10 days per month.
The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods and walk for extended distances. No heavy lifting required.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.