Description
Clinical Research Coordinator
Med-Critical Care Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000182)
The University of Pittsburgh, Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO), is currently recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), study staff, clinical staff, and sponsoring agencies to coordinate and manage various single and multi-site studies from inception to the end of the monitoring adult patients enrolled in studies. The position's primary responsibilities include: - Maintaining regulatory compliance - Frequent communication with various research entities internal and external to the University - Screening patients to determine eligibility - Completing study enrollment activities - Monitoring and reporting adverse events and unanticipated events - Providing clinical follow up in inpatient and outpatient settings - Coordinating protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow up appointments - Completing and overseeing data entry and data management - Maintaining source documentation in an organized manner - Training healthcare personnel on study protocols to ensure adherence at the direction of the PI Preference will be given to candidates with a valid PA nursing license, but prior experience as a healthcare provider will be considered in lieu of a nursing license. Previous experience coordinating clinical trials or working in a research environment is desirable. This position does call for the ability to work a varied schedule at multiple facilities. Scheduled hours may include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays. Incumbent will be required to perform on-call duties 7 - 10 days per month.
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
Position requires the ability to make independent decisions regarding study operations. Must be able to work at a computer using multiple software programs and make frequent visits to various ICUs and other campus locations to facilitate enrollment in research studies.
Physical Effort
The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods and walk for extended distances. No heavy lifting required.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research 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: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m., hours will vary due to business needs as necessary
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: No
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
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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