Description

This position is for a Research Coordinator involved in patient-related studies in highly funded research for both pediatric and adult patient populations. This position will involve contact with study participants, scheduling appointments, administering research questionnaires, follow-up of study participants, collecting, entering and verifying data, assisting in quality control procedures and general clinical research assistance.

The work location for this position will be the CHOB Building, 120 Lytton Avenue in Oakland

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.
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Phlebotomy skills a plus.
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Products).
• 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
• Strong organizational skills.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and cognition over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department's policy and procedures.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.