Job Description
Lead Research Coordinator CRC
Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003571)
The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking a Lead Research Program Manager. The individual in this role will coordinate high-level, protocol-related research procedures and study components and manage studies or assists with larger studies. Ensures the safety of the research and laboratory. Collects and analyzes information. Complies with federal, state, and sponsor policies, as well as University policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines. Coordinates activities administered by the research program in the development and implementation of procedures for the program/service area.
Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and the study team. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. This position will require travel from in and around Pitt and UPMC campuses. Additional duties not listed here as assigned by supervisor.
Oversees and prepares IRB applications and Study Start-up. Reviews/audits research studies; assists with next step determination. Monitors study budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Assesses protocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Participates in screening, enrollment and randomizations. Maintain a working relationship with the PI of record and the study team. Identifies and escalates as required. Resolves complex data collection issues. Phlebotomy and laboratory training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.
Coordinates high-level, protocol-related research procedures and study components and manages one study or assists with larger studies. Ensures the safety of the research and laboratory. Manages staff, audits studies, and recommends policy improvements.
Essential Functions
The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking a Lead Research Program Manager. The individual in this role will coordinate high-level, protocol-related research procedures and study components and manage studies or assists with larger studies. Ensures the safety of the research and laboratory. Collects and analyzes information. Complies with federal, state, and sponsor policies, as well as University policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines. Coordinates activities administered by the research program in the development and implementation of procedures for the program/service area.
Will be required to communicate effectively with study participants and the study team. The job duties outlined above include common job responsibilities for this title and job level. This position will require travel from in and around Pitt and UPMC campuses. Additional duties not listed here as assigned by supervisor.
Oversees and prepares IRB applications and Study Start-up. Reviews/audits research studies; assists with next step determination. Monitors study budgets and expenditures. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Assesses protocol feasibility; establishes protocol-specific recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversee the work of student workers as directed. Communicates effectively with study participants and potential community recruits. Participates in screening, enrollment and randomizations. Maintain a working relationship with the PI of record and the study team. Identifies and escalates as required. Resolves complex data collection issues. Phlebotomy and laboratory training is preferred, but if not, must be willing to be trained.
Physical Effort
Sitting and standing for long periods. Reading small print. Walking around campus. Bending and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Putting away supplies. Attending meeting, ability to work in the office.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Lead Research Program Coordinator
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Research Program Support
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
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 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon 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, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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