Diabetes Health Services Research Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

Diabetes Health Services Research Coordinator

This position is for the Division of Endocrinology within the Department of Pediatrics.

We are recruiting an enthusiastic research coordinator to participate in a pediatric diabetes health services research program. The research focuses on how children with diabetes and their families access medical care and how they are supported by community systems, including school health. The coordinator would participate in a variety of research studies spanning mixed-methods and clinical trials. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Summary

Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with data collection.

Essential Functions

• Conducts research assessments on study participants.
• Assists with and adheres to study protocols, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal,
modification, and approved protocols.
• Assists with training staff on proper and best study research techniques as directed.
• Mentors and educates staff and student workers as directed.
• Ensures proper protocols are followed and quality assurance of research and related work.
• Corrects data collection issues.

Physical Effort

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator II

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

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: Shift determined by manager; some evenings may be requested to assist with community engagement activities.

Work Arrangement: Shift determined by manager; some evenings may be requested to assist with community engagement activities.

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: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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