Clinical Research Coordinator - PMRUniversity of Pittsburgh

Clinical Research Coordinator - PMR

Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25005557)

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is seeking a qualified Clinical Research Coordinator.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will carry out clinical trials in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation under the direction of the Clinical Trials Manager and Principal Investigator. This position will coordinate site initiation documentation and activities, recruit and consent study patients, handle the fiscal review process and assist with developing clinical trial budgets, monitor compliance with study protocol, and coordinate protocol driven procedures and assessments across clinical departments within UPMC at appropriate time intervals. Will also be expected to generate compliant source documents and be responsible for timely completion of case report forms for all study visits and documentation and proper reporting for adverse events. Will assist with other departmental duties, including helping with other IRB protocols and registry recruitment as requested.
A professional degree in the health field with prior research experience is preferred. Phlebotomy training preferred. Candidates who do not already have documented phlebotomy training will be required to receive training upon hiring.

This position is fully on site.

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

The essential functions of this position include biosample collection, processing, and storage of samples in biorepository. Additional functions include participant recruitment and consent, effective communication with clinicians and other health professionals, data and compliance tracking, patient retention, and accurate reporting.

Physical Effort

This position requires availability to contact patients or providers at various times and in various settings. This may require contact in multiple facilities throughout the UPMC Health System and University of Pittsburgh. Individual must be able to travel to multiple sites and between buildings on campus.

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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: $17.74/hr - $22.17/hr

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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