Lead Research Coordinator CRC

The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking a Lead Research Program Manager. The individual in this role will coordinate high-level, protocol-related research procedures and study components and manage studies or assists with larger studies. Ensures the safety of the research and laboratory. Collects and analyzes information. Complies with federal, state, and sponsor policies, as well as University policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines. Coordinates activities administered by the research program in the development and implementation of procedures for the program/service area.

Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and the study team. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. This position will require travel from in and around Pitt and UPMC campuses. Additional duties not listed here as assigned by supervisor.

Oversees and prepares IRB applications and Study Start-up. Reviews/audits research studies; assists with next step determination. Monitors study budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Assesses protocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Participates in screening, enrollment and randomizations. Maintain a working relationship with the PI of record and the study team. Identifies and escalates as required. Resolves complex data collection issues. Phlebotomy and laboratory training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.

Coordinates high-level, protocol-related research procedures and study components and manages one study or assists with larger studies. Ensures the safety of the research and laboratory. Manages staff, audits studies, and recommends policy improvements.

The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking a Lead Research Program Manager. The individual in this role will coordinate high-level, protocol-related research procedures and study components and manage studies or assists with larger studies. Ensures the safety of the research and laboratory. Collects and analyzes information. Complies with federal, state, and sponsor policies, as well as University policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines. Coordinates activities administered by the research program in the development and implementation of procedures for the program/service area.

Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and the study team. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. This position will require travel from in and around Pitt and UPMC campuses. Additional duties not listed here as assigned by supervisor.

Oversees and prepares IRB applications and Study Start-up. Reviews/audits research studies; assists with next step determination. Monitors study budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Assesses protocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Participates in screening, enrollment and randomizations. Maintain a working relationship with the PI of record and the study team. Identifies and escalates as required. Resolves complex data collection issues. Phlebotomy and laboratory training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.

Sitting and standing for long periods. Reading small print. Walking around campus. Bending and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Putting away supplies. Attending meeting, ability to work in the office.