Clinical Research Coordinator III

Clinical Research Coordinator IIIMed-Plastic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000885)u00a0The Department of Plastic Surgery is currently recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC), to recruit and follow subjects on multiple inpatient, outpatient clinical trials, to this nationally recognized clinical and research institution. The CRC will complete various tasks as defined within a Senior level Clinical Coordinator role, examples of some include assisting with consent, review eligibility criteria for prescreening, assist the investigators with regulatory submissions to PittPro and Central IRBs, create recruitment materials for Pitt+me and other recruitment focused websites and manage clinical trials.gov submissions. CRC tasks as described within each core content areas described above.Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position will rotate between UPMC hospitals: Magee Women's Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Presbyterian and Shadyside hospitals, and the Urology and Plastic Surgery outpatient clinics located in Oakland and Shadyside, depending on the needs of the specific clinical trial assignments. Clinical coordinator research certification preferred, either ACRP or SOCRA.u00a0EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.u00a0Job SummaryPrepares grant applications, manuscripts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, research papers, and assists with complex research papers. Audits research studies, monitors study budgets, resolves complex data collection issues, and implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and orders supplies.Essential FunctionsEssential functions include:u2022u00a0Screening, recruitment, tracks follow up tasks per protocol windows and completes research assessments on study participants on multiple trials.u2022 Completes and adheres to study protocols, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols.u2022 Follows ICH GCP E6 R3 guidance and State and Federal regulations as applicable to study project regulatory requirements. Assists with training staff on proper and best study research techniques, as directed.u2022 Mentors and educates staff and student workers as directed.u2022 Ensures proper protocols are followed and quality assurance of research and related work.u2022 Corrects data collection issues.u2022 Verifies that all data is entered in a timely and complete manner.u2022 Will perform regular quality assurance/quality control checks.u2022 The individual will assist the clinicians, investigating physician(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PI) and the clinical research team throughu00a0demonstration of a proficient knowledge level in the following 6 research trial core content areas:1.u00a0Scientific Concepts and Research Design, 2. Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, 3. Product Development and Regulation, 4. Clinical Trial Operations (GCP), 5. Study and Site Management, and 6. Data Management and Informaticsu2022 This individual must have the ability to focus, be organized with attentionu00a0to detail, and possess ability to multitask between multiple clinical trials assigned.Physical EffortLight.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator IIIJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Clinical ResearchCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Master's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a01Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification:u00a0Clinical coordinator research certification preferred, either ACRP or SOCRA.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday, 8: 0 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Work Arrangement:u00a0On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Cover LetterPI282372538

Created: 2026-02-19