Clinical Research Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-02
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Clinical Research Coordinator



The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for managing several clinical research projects in the Department of Neurology, Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. The coordinator will work with the Research Team, to set-up, implement, and maintain research projects. Coordinator will actively recruit patients for trials and educate staff that may be participating in the care of a patient in a trial. The coordinator will conduct research projects in both the in-patient and outpatient settings. Job duties would include IRB preparation and submission, budget review, data collection, scheduling tests and procedures, and conducting follow-up visits, patient exams, pulmonary function testing, collection of blood samples, and shipping data and samples. Some travel to study sponsor meetings may be required.


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.


Essential Functions

scheduling tests and procedures, recruiting patients, conducting research visits, collecting, processing, and shipping blood samples, and assisting with grant application processes.


Physical Effort

Mostly sedentary. Must be able to get around a university setting.


The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.


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 III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

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: M-F, 8:30-5:00

Work Arrangement: M-F, 8:30-5:00

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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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