Research Coordinator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Hospital
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Research Coordinator to work out of the faculty building at the main hospital location in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh.

This position is for a Research Coordinator focused on patient-related studies. Responsibilities include interacting with study participants, scheduling appointments, administering research questionnaires, following up with participants, collecting, entering, and verifying data, assisting with quality control procedures, and providing general support for clinical research activities.

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.


Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • 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.
  • Understanding the principles of growth and cognition throughout the lifespan is essential. The ability to assess data that reflects a patient's status and interpret the relevant information is crucial for identifying each patient's age-specific needs and delivering care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Act 31 Clearance with renewal
  • Act 33 Clearance with renewal
  • Act 34 Clearance with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-10-15
Reference: 6428682406
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216

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