Clinical Research Coordinator II

Work Requirements:

• Work schedule may require the employee to work hours outside the normal work hours to accommodate research study needs. M-F 8:30am-5pm/Occasional evenings and weekends

  Essential Functions:

  • Research data collection (60% effort)->
  • Review medical records and completion of Case Report Forms (CRF's) as required by Study Protocols
  • Assist with handling MRI data and images for Research Studies for transferring to Study Sponsors
  • Attend Research Meeting and provide updates for our site regarding study status
  • Perform data quality control and query
  • Prepare periodic written and oral report summaries

Essential Functions continued:

• Research participant recruitment and coordination (20% effort)->

• Coordinate recruitment (e.g., screen eligible patients through medical record review, create and post study recruitment material)
• Consent and enroll human participants from clinic and hospital areas
• Schedule research participants to complete research activities
• Collect biospecimens (e.g., blood, saliva, CSF, and brain tissue) and completion of tests (e.g., MRI, biometric device) and questionnaires
• Coordinate shipping or transfer of samples

• - Research Study Upkeep (20% effort)->

• Assist IRB documents (e.g., amendments, continual review)
• Maintain detailed records of research activities (e.g., study protocols, records of subject enrollment and sample collection)
• Maintain and order supplies as needed for research projects
• Maintain the office workspace area in a clean and safe condition

Perform other routine duties as assigned

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.

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery is hiring for a Clinical Research Coordinator II.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II performs recruitment of patients for human research studies that aim to gain insights into the diseases of neurosurgery, such as Brain Tumor, Alzheimer's Disease, and other brain medical conditions. The main tasks include coordinating recruitment, consenting and enrolling research participants, scheduling of participants to complete various research activities, collecting and handling human biological specimens such as blood, saliva, CSF, and brain tissue, reviewing records, entering research data, performing database management, generating reports, assisting the upkeep of institutional review board (IRB) documents and other research protocols, and interacting with clinician and research collaborators. To perform these tasks well, meticulous record keeping of research data and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are prerequisites. Following training from the principal investigator and/or senior research staff, the research coordinator is expected to perform these tasks with minor supervision.

Minimum education to be considered for this position is a bachelor's degree in biological science or equivalent (by the start of the position), preferably with prior human research coordination experience and working knowledge of medical terminology. Experience with database tools (eg, REDCap) is highly preferred and will be required after training.

Interested candidates, please go to Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and use requisition #24009324 to apply for this position.

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

Work will require the employee to have the ability to walk throughout the UPMC Presbyterian campus as well as work in a sedentary position for long periods of time. They may be required to lift study materials that may be greater than 20 pounds.

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.