Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator I supports the Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division’s research mission, which includes basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology. The coordinator follows Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved protocols; recruits and screens research subjects, including reviewing medical records; conducts participant interviews and research assessments; and coordinates study visits and follow-up appointments according to protocol timelines. The role also involves administering questionnaires, collecting and entering data, and maintaining timely, accurate, organized source documentation and study records in compliance with regulatory and protocol requirements. Once trained, the coordinator works independently and collaboratively. Occasional travel to offsite clinics that are not accessible by public transportation is required. The position follows a multi-pronged recruitment plan for sleep-related research studies and maintains rapport with potential and enrolled participants through prompt, regular telephone, text, and email communication. The work is on campus in Pittsburgh and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional flexibility in work hours, including evening availability as needed. The role may involve walking between campus buildings and using standard office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education and/or experience requirement.
No experience required.
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods, walk between campus buildings, and use essential office equipment.
Availability for the stated Monday–Friday schedule and occasional flexibility, including evening hours as needed.
Occasional travel to offsite clinics that are not accessible by public transportation.

Responsibilities

Follow a multi-pronged recruitment plan for sleep-related research studies.
Recruit and screen research subjects to determine eligibility, including reviewing medical records.
Coordinate protocol-related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up appointments according to protocol timelines.
Conduct participant interviews and research assessments, and administer questionnaires.
Complete data collection and data entry in a timely manner.
Maintain thorough, accurate, and organized source documentation and study records in compliance with regulatory and protocol requirements.
Adhere to IRB-approved protocols and assist with IRB renewals and modifications.
Establish and maintain rapport with potential and enrolled participants through prompt, regular telephone, text, and email communication.
Work independently once trained and contribute as part of a collaborative team.
Travel occasionally to offsite clinics that are not accessible by public transportation.