Clinical Research Coordinator II

Clinical Research Coordinator II

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Radiology to support human research studies of aging and dementia that utilize advanced imaging biomarkers and techniques to understand how structural, functional, and pathologic changes measurable in the living brain relate to cognitive and clinical changes. The incumbent will be sited within the Department of Radiology’s renowned positron emission tomography (PET) research facility and will receive training and be assigned as needed to research studies within the department by the PET Facility leadership. The Imaging Research Coordinator should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work collegially and effectively within a large and diverse user group that spans multiple academic departments of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and adapt quickly to new tasks and assignments. Although not required, demonstrated experience with any of the following is highly desirable: supporting geriatric research studies, investigational imaging protocols, or experience with institutional and/or federal regulatory bodies (e.g. IRB, FDA) and relevant processes.

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.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: use existing databases and sources to recruit; screen and enroll eligible research subjects; schedule imaging assessments; interface with external investigators and their staff to define evolving subject recruitment priorities; be responsible for subject support and assist technical staff with protocol execution; order laboratory tests; perform data entry and de-identification; conduct clinical interviews with research participants; organize and maintain records in compliance with HIPAA regulations; collect medical histories; ensure studies are conducted in accordance with protocol specifications; performing other research-related duties as assigned. Additional duties may be assigned to candidates with demonstrated experience with regulatory processes that include: IRB protocol definition and revision; assist with IND applications; support HRPO protocol audits. Although previous regulatory experience is not a requirement for this position, candidates without regulatory experience are expected to become familiar with relevant regulatory processes and procedures.

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.