Clinical Research Coordinator I
University of Pittsburgh
The Division of Classical Hematology is a nationally recognized leader in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of hematologic disorders through basic, translational, and clinical research. With strengths in hemophilia, bleeding disorders, and sickle cell disease, faculty are driving innovations from the lab to the clinic.
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.
Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments. Conducts experiments, performs specialized hematology assays, processes human blood samples, and manages day-to-day operations of research activities within the laboratory.
• Assists with and adheres to IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols.
• Recruits research subjects. Conducts research interviews in-person or via telephone while adhering to all applicable protocols. Completes research assessments on study participants.
• Conducts laboratory-based experiments and performs specialized hematology assays. Processes human blood samples. Performs all tasks related to and coordinates the day-to-day operations of research activities within the laboratory.
• Maintains databases in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to all applicable protocols and regulations. Assists with training new personnel as directed.
• Assists with study assessments administration as directed.
The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.
Some physical effort is required, for example, moving and lifting boxes containing laboratory supplies and equipment (e.g. computer monitors). This position may require walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.