Clinical Research Coordinator IUniversity of Pittsburgh

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006892)

The Division of Classical Hematology is a nationally recognized leader in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of hematologic disorders through basic, translational, and clinical research. With strengths in hemophilia, bleeding disorders, and sickle cell disease, faculty are driving innovations from the lab to the clinic.

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

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments. Conducts experiments, performs specialized hematology assays, processes human blood samples, and manages day-to-day operations of research activities within the laboratory.

• Assists with and adheres to IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols.

• Recruits research subjects. Conducts research interviews in-person or via telephone while adhering to all applicable protocols. Completes research assessments on study participants.

• Conducts laboratory-based experiments and performs specialized hematology assays. Processes human blood samples. Performs all tasks related to and coordinates the day-to-day operations of research activities within the laboratory.

• Maintains databases in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to all applicable protocols and regulations. Assists with training new personnel as directed.

• Assists with study assessments administration as directed.

The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Physical Effort

Some physical effort is required, for example, moving and lifting boxes containing laboratory supplies and equipment (e.g. computer monitors). This position may require walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time.

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: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required

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: Yes

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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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