Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• B.A. degree, or equivalent combination of experience and training - including 3-5 years of experience in coordinating multiple aspects of research projects (patient recruitment, assessment, treatment planning, and data collection,) required.
• Phlebotomy skills a plus.
• IRB experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately collect, and store research data.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff and investigators as well as maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to work independently, must be able to work a flexible schedule based on study needs.
• Ability to interact with patients/study participants and research and medical staff.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
• Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Research experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills a plus.
• IRB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties for approved research projects according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, and storage of data.
• Assist in hypothesis generation, data collection, data analysis and data presentation and publication.
• Complete online IRB certification modules 1 and 2 (Research Practice Fundamentals) in accordance with Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Assist in data collection and data entry and quality control of data.
• Process, label, store and ship blood specimens obtained from research subjects.
• Revise, renew and maintain IRB approval, protocols and consent forms for studies.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, including timely ordering and receipt of required supplies and their proper storage.
• Administer questionnaires, and assist with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens.
• Maintain a safe clean laboratory-working environment including appropriate equipment maintenance and usage, by conforming to laboratory and hospital policies and standards.
• Follow appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws and regulations and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage.
• Follow the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.