Clinical Research Coordinator I
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005277)
The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of the DOM. The division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology.
The coordinator adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols. Conducts hands-on subject recruitment. Screens subjects to determine eligibility, including reviewing medical records. Schedules and completes study visits and follow-up appointments according to protocol timelines. Conducts participant interviews and administers questionnaires. Maintains organized, thorough, and accurate source documentation and study records. Ensures timely completion of source documentation and electronic data entry. Once trained, works well both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Occasional travel to offsite clinics that are not accessible by public transportation will be required.
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
• Following a multi-pronged recruitment plan for sleep-related research studies.
• Coordinating protocol-related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up appointments.
• Completing data collection and data entry.
• Maintaining thorough, accurate, and organized documentation in compliance with regulatory and protocol requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining strong rapport with potential and enrolled participants through prompt and regular telephone, text, and email communication.
Physical Effort
Must be able to:
- Sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
- Walk between buildings on campus
- Use computer, telephone, copier, fax, and other essential office equipment
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, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position may require occasional flexibility in work hours, including availability during evening hours as needed.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
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: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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