Research Coordinator

The Versace’s lab focuses on investigating the effects of adolescent concussion on the developing brain, the extent to which these interfere with changes in pubertal hormones in a sensitive developmental window, and whether these changes are associated with an increased vulnerability for psychological problems —including symptoms of depression, anxiety, irritability, and/or sleep problems— often reported during the first weeks of concussion. The Versace’s lab seeks to be an inclusive and safe space for all staff and participants. We value and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of clinical research studies in accordance with IRB-approved protocols and institutional, federal, and sponsor requirements.

• Manage participant recruitment, screening, consent/assent, scheduling, and retention across in-person/MRI visits and remote visits.

• Administer study assessments and coordinate specialized procedures (e.g., MRI) as outlined in study protocols.

• Maintain regulatory documents and assist with IRB submissions, renewals, and amendments.

• Enter, manage, and quality-check study data in secure databases (e.g., REDCap, NDA).

• Serve as liaison among investigators, clinical partners, and research staff; prepare weekly reports for study meetings and report daily status of leads from recruitment sites (UPMC. Concussion clinics, ED, pitt+me).

• Assist with training and supervision of students or junior staff as needed.

• 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

• Experience working as a Research Coordinator or Clinical Research Coordinator in human subjects research preferred.

• Experience working with clinical populations preferred (e.g., neurology, psychiatry, pediatrics, or medically complex participants).

• Experience with NIH- or DoD-funded studies and familiarity with multi-site or longitudinal research protocols preferred.

• Experience with biospecimen collection and processing, including blood draws, saliva, or hair samples preferred.

• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap or similar platforms).

• Demonstrated experience interacting independently with study participants and managing multiple studies simultaneously.

• Prior experience preparing IRB submissions, amendments, renewals, and adverse event reports preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran