Research Operations Coordinator

at  UPMC

UPMC MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL IS SEEKING A CASUAL RESEARCH OPERATIONS COORDINATOR TO SUPPORT THE MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE!

This position will work up to ten hours a week remotely. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
We are preparing our FDA application for a purpose-designed ventriculoamniotic shunt for the in-utero treatment of fetal aqueductal stenosis. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the animal lab; ordering of supplies; scheduling surgeries collection, analysis, and storage of data. General study coordination.

• Assist in development of educational programs within the system and community (i.e., prevention and control programs, symptoms, and pain management).
• Assist leadership with the development, implementation, and evaluation of all systems to conduct interdisciplinary clinical research.
• Responsible for conducting needs analysis as well as designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating education and training programs for the Department, to support employee understanding and adherence to established SOPs and governing regulatory departments.
• Supervise assigned research personnel and provide direct input to leadership, in matters related to workload and individual staff performance.
• Serve on various institutional committees such as Fiscal Review, Protocol Review Care, DSMB, etc. to ensure that clinical research follows the various bodies.
• Responsible for staff hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, termination of staff, problem resolution and monitoring workload for quantity, quality, and efficiency.
• BSN or BS in related field, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in clinical research.
• Familiarity with most aspects of large animal research, specifically gravid sheep model preferred.