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University of Pittsburgh Clinical Research Coordinator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Clinical Research Coordinator
This position is within the Division of Geriatric Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work on Dr. Christine Kistler's "Improving Primary Care Clinicians' Advance Care Planning for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias" clinical trial and assist with research activities between the University and the Pittsburgh VA Health System.
This position will be responsible for the clinical trial and VA QI/research activities which includes the following: review participant recruitment, screening, and eligibility; clinic eligibility verification; maintain informed consent documents; obtain study measurements and data; maintain study files; communication with external partner sites; IRB communication; and internal and external project tracking and reporting.
Job Summary
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
This position supports the clinical research operations of Dr. Christine Kistler's NIH funded R01 project "Improving Primary Care Clinicians' Advance Care Planning for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias" in the Division of Geriatric Medicine.
Physical Effort
Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.
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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: 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: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Hiring Range: $22.50 per hour 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 PI237745245