Research Coord at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Coordination, Data Management, Participant Recruitment, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Cognitive Assessment, Data Entry, Team Collaboration, Project Documentation, Audit Activities, Educational Seminars, Laboratory Packing, Shipping Coordination, Tracking Systems, IRB Regulations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Youth and Family Research Program (https://yfrp.pitt.edu) seeks to be an inclusive, affirming, and safe space for all staff and participants. We value diversity and are committed to rectifying longstanding inequities with research and academia. We conduct high quality research that partners with underserved communities. Within this context, we examine neighborhood experiences in conjunction with individual factors that may contribute to differences in cognitive of aging. The Research Coordinator will be involved in novel research for the ThinkPHRESH study by preparing and presenting clinical and cognitive outcome reports, advising cognitive assessment team on scoring and testing questions, and verifying data entry and assisting with data pulls for collaborators. This individual will be part of a collaborative research team and will attend lab meetings, collaborate with multiple faculty members, and have opportunities to grow research skills and interests. This position is grant funded. Responsibilities: Maintain research records and data including responsibility for communications via mail or fax with project sponsor, all regulatory agencies, and principal investigators. Reimburse subjects for study participation Attend educational seminars to advance knowledge in research coordination. Responsible for project documentation and audit-related activities. Recruit participants, conduct study visits and follows subjects through study completion. Assist with laboratory packing and shipping. Maintain compliance with IRB regulations. Coordinate all supplies, forms and records with project sponsor and regulatory agencies. Develop system for tracking recruitment efforts and communication with subjects. Bachelors degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field. Minimum of one year of work experience in research project and/or related clinical setting is required. Familiarity with computers and common software packages required. Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31 with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator will maintain research records and data, recruit participants, and assist with laboratory packing and shipping. They will also ensure compliance with IRB regulations and coordinate communications with project sponsors and regulatory agencies.