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University of Pittsburgh Clinical Research Coordinator II in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Clinical Research Coordinator II
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy is seeking a research specialist who will work on a study of women with breast cancer. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting research assessments on study participants, including blood draws if necessary (training provided). They will assist with and adhere to study protocols including managing Institutional Review Board protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. They will also assist in training and mentoring staff and student workers on research-related procedures. The coordinator will be responsible for overall study coordination in the lab and ensure fidelity to protocols. Other duties include conducting participant recruitment through scheduling, leading community recruitment events, following u with referrals, screening potential participants, and obtaining informed consent. To complete these tasks, knowledge of study inclusion and exclusion criteria, study procedures, confidentiality, and possible risks to participants is required. There will be travel within the broader Pittsburgh community to recruitment sites and to deliver intervention materials as needed. This position provides flexibility in scheduling work hours as rates of recruitment span and fluctuate over the calendar year and participant recruitment may need to occur outside of office hours. The coordinator must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgement that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures. Additional education and/or experience essential to this position include access to vehicle for travel in greater Pittsburgh community and strong written and verbal communication skills.
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
The incumbent will be responsible for conducting research assessments on study participants, including blood draws if necessary (training provided). They will assist with and adhere to study protocols including managing Institutional Review Board protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. They will also assist in training and mentoring staff and student workers on research-related procedures. The coordinator will be responsible for overall study coordination in the lab and ensure fidelity to protocols. There will be travel within the broader Pittsburgh community to recruitment sites and to deliver intervention materials as needed. This position provides flexibility in scheduling work hours as rates of recruitment span and fluctuate over the calendar year and participant recruitment may need to occur outside of office hours. The coordinator must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgement that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures.
Physical Effort
The incumber may be asked move packages weighing approximately 10 pounds.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Rese rch 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: Flexible as determined by supervisor Work Arrangement: Flexible as determined by supervisor Hiring Range: $42,969.00 to $64,453.00 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 PI243444280