Job Description:

Research Project Administrator

The Pediatric Imaging Research Center (PIRC) is an interdisciplinary research center operated by the Department of Pediatric Radiology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. The PIRC is staffed by pediatric radiologists, research technologists, research engineers, research nurses, research coordinators, systems administrators, research assistants, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and medical students.

Mission:
The Pediatric Imaging Research Center is dedicated to conducting research and providing the highest level of care in an environment where safety, dignity and respect are our ultimate goals.

Job Summary

Manages day-to-day responsibilities for staff in research study administration, recruitment, and logistics. Develops and implements operational plans and systems for recruitment, data collection, and meeting project goals and deliverables. Ensures study protocols are met and adhered to and facilitates an organizational system for accumulated study data forms and procedures.

Essential Functions

The incumbent will be responsible for providing high-level support for the Pediatric Imaging Research Center (PIRC). The position is a combination of grants management and clinical research coordinator roles. The successful candidate will work with the program leaders to submit and maintain grants, foundation and industry contracts, annual reports, IRB submissions and other regulatory documentation. Helps to manage a team that provides neuroimaging analysis for Pitt, CHP and external faculty.

The successful candidate will have superior skills for overseeing multiple complex projects, problem-solving skills, analysis and judgment. Will be interacting with faculty, staff, research patients and their families.

Physical Effort

Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time

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.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

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: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Hiring Range: To be determined based on 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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