Job Description
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005689)
This position is for the Division of General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) within the Department of Pediatrics.
The successful candidate will support clinical research and clinical trials in a busy pediatric clinical setting in Oakland, with multiple studies focused on access to pediatric healthcare, the use of cutting-edge technology in pediatric primary care (telemedicine, e-visits, e-consults, artificial intelligence), and equity in pediatric primary care delivery. Candidates with bilingual English-Spanish skills are strongly preferred.
The incumbent will assist with recruitment and consent, data collection, electronic health record review, participant retention, data management, and data analysis. Data collection may include surveys, phone calls, qualitative participant interviews, and interview transcription. Data management may include maintaining password protected files with participant data and recruitment platforms (RedCap, Pitt+Me). Data analysis would include qualitative coding and thematic analysis (training will be provided) and development of dissemination tools such as infographics and posters.
If travel is required for the position, and if the incumbent is not utilizing public transportation, a valid driver’s license is required. It is the expectation that the incumbent will use their own vehicle required for local travel and the owner of the vehicle must carry automobile liability insurance. The owner’s automobile liability insurance coverage is primary coverage. The University’s automobile liability insurance policy provides excess coverage only.
Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with data collection.
Essential Functions
• Conducts research assessments on study participants.
• Assists with and adheres to study protocols, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols.
• Assists with training staff on proper and best study research techniques as directed.
• Mentors and educates staff and student workers as directed.
• Ensures proper protocols are followed and quality assurance of research and related work.
• Corrects data collection issues.
Physical Effort
Light.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator II
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Clinical Research
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor'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: Mainly 8am - 4:30pm; not often, but some early evenings may occur.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
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: 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: Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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