Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pittsburgh, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator I supports the Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. The division conducts basic, clinical, and translational research focused on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, allergy, and immunology. The coordinator follows Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved protocols and assists with IRB renewals and modifications. The role involves recruiting and screening research participants, coordinating study procedures and visits, collecting and entering data, conducting interviews and assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation. Once trained, the coordinator is expected to work independently as well as collaboratively. Occasional travel to offsite clinics not accessible by public transportation is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education and/or experience requirement.
• No prior years of experience required.
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods, walk between buildings on campus, and use a computer, telephone, copier, fax, and other essential office equipment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to offsite clinics that are not accessible by public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Follow recruitment plans for sleep-related research studies and recruit research subjects.
• Screen potential participants for eligibility, including reviewing medical records.
• Coordinate protocol-related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up appointments according to protocol timelines.
• Conduct participant interviews, research assessments, and questionnaires.
• Collect study data and complete data entry, including electronic data entry.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and organized source documentation and study records in compliance with regulatory and protocol requirements.
• Establish and maintain rapport with potential and enrolled participants through prompt, regular telephone, text, and email communication.
• Assist with and adhere to IRB renewals, modifications, and approved protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level