Research Program Coordinator

Research Program CoordinatorThis position is to serve as Research Staff for The Schmitz Lab and will lead many of the operational aspects required of multiple research studies. This staff person will work with clinicians and staff to identify patients, approach patients, obtain informed consent, schedule study-related appointments, collect and coordinate study data, troubleshoot issues that occur before, during and after patient visits, and ensure that all case report forms are completed thoroughly. This position will work with several senior lab staff on several trials.Responsibilities:Lead data collection procedures.Contact participants to schedule and collect data per protocol.Use all case report forms as designed by the protocol, document all activities per good clinical research guidelines.Ensure protocol adherence to the best of ability.Ensure the safety of research and participant information.Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies, as well as Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines.Ensure data collection documentation is completed.Perform data entry into appropriate databases and organizing source documentation appropriately, as needed.Gather data for the Project Manager regarding project scheduling/timelines, coordinating meetings, preparing preliminary data, researching references, and formatting accuracy according to funding agency specifications.Additionally, assist project manager with answering any queries that are issued by the sponsor, or requested by a team member for their study.Analyze and recommend improvements to policy and procedures.Other duties as assigned by the project manager or lab managerJob Summary:Executes protocol-related research procedures, activities, outreach, and education. Manages a complex program or study or multiple programs and studies. Collects and analyzes data and complies with all policies and regulations. Recommends improvements to policy and procedure.Physical Effort: This staff person will conduct exercise testing and will need to be able to demonstrate all exercises in the testing protocols for multiple studies.The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.Assignment Category: Full-time regularJob Classification: Staff.Research Program Coordinator IIJob Family: ResearchJob Sub-Family: Research Program SupportCampus: PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required: 3Will 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 am-5 pmWork Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation Offered: NoVisa Sponsorship Provided: NoBackground Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances: Not ApplicableRequired Documents: ResumeOptional Documents: Cover Letter