Job Description:

Clinical Research Coordinator

• Communicate with research participants (e.g., study enrollment, payment).
• Triage emails related to research studies and lab activities.
• Manage lab calendars, schedules, and meetings.
• Maintain meeting agendas and monitor progress on research tasks.
• Attend and take notes at virtual and in-person lab meetings.
• Document research activities and procedures in the lab handbook.
• Organize and maintain research records, data, and resources (e.g., directories, websites, citations).
• Work collaboratively with the lab director, research assistants and staff, and administration in the School of Medicine.

The candidate should be attentive to detail, proactive about monitoring due dates and progress, and comfortable conducting research that includes
potentially sensitive topics (e.g., problematic alcohol and substance use, mental health disorders, emotional trauma).

Job Summary

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments.

Essential Functions

Requires the ability to visualize a computer screen, to work with computer hardware and software, to communicate verbally and in writing, and to use a phone. The candidate must have strong working knowledge of English.

Physical Effort

Position is mostly sedentary work.

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: Part-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

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 (~20 hours)

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday (~20 hours)

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: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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