HERL Clinical Research Coordinator
The University of Pittsburgh/U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories HERL is a collaborative venture advancing rehabilitation technology. Committed to enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, HERL merges expertise from academia and the VA system. Our mission is to innovate, design, and implement cutting-edge technologies, promoting mobility, accessibility, and improved healthcare for those with disabilities. Through interdisciplinary research, HERL strives to empower individuals and shape the future of assistive technology.
HERL is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to coordinate multiple research studies related to assistive technology for people with disabilities. The responsibilities include assisting with the development of clinical protocols, conducting subject testing, subject recruitment, monitoring study implementation, and data management. It is also critical that the coordinator ensure compliance with University and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems Institutional Review Boards IRB policies and procedures. This requires the coordinator to be knowledgeable of current regulations and remain up to date as regulations or requirements change in order to effectively train students and communicate with staff and faculty. For assigned research studies, the coordinator is responsible for all IRB correspondence and for conducting internal audits to monitor compliance, for coordinating between multiple study sites, for assisting in human subject testing which includes subject recruitment, preparation for testing, subject testing, and data management. In addition, the coordinator is responsible for daily office tasks such as ordering supplies, filling, photocopying, and maintaining organized records and documentation. Occasional travel to other study sites for data collection may be required.
A bachelors degree in a rehabilitation science field, engineering, or a related STEM field is strongly preferred. Incumbent must successfully complete a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs background check.
Job Summary
Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments.
Essential Functions Assists with and adheres to IRB renewal, modification, and approved protocols.Recruits research subjects. Conducts research interviews in-person or via telephone while adhering to all applicable protocols. Completes research assessments on study participants.Maintains databases in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to all applicable protocols and regulations.Assists with training new personnel as directed.Assists with study assessments administration as directed.
Physical Effort Light. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. Work is largely performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator I
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: ClinicalResearch
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
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: $21/hr to $25/hr
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
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
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