Clinical Research Specialist

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments. Med-Orthopedic SurgeryIn lieu of educational requirements, additional years of relevant experience may be considered, as per university guidelines. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees.

Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner. Essential FunctionsThe Clinical Research Specialist is responsible for obtaining patient blood and tumor specimens from operating rooms at UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children’s Hospital, and other sites, coordinating with collaborators, and transporting specimens to their designated locations.

They identify eligible subjects through electronic health records and the Musculoskeletal Oncology Tumor Registry (MOTR), inform patients of their eligibility before and after surgery, and obtain informed consent either in person or through recruitment mailings and follow-up calls. The specialist abstracts clinical data from consented subjects, coordinates multiple research studies, and ensures appropriate patient enrollment. They enter and manage clinical data using eLabJournal, Excel, and SPSS, oversee registry maintenance including consent and data forms, and perform regular data quality checks.

Additionally, they support faculty, medical students, residents, and fellows conducting research within the Musculoskeletal Oncology Laboratory and assist with expanding projects as new funding sources and collaborations emerge. Physical EffortLimitedThe University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces.

We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. Assignment CategoryFull-time regularJob ClassificationStaff.

Clinical Research Coordinator IJob FamilyResearchJob Sub-FamilyClinical ResearchCampusPittsburghMinimum Education Level RequiredBachelor's DegreeMinimum Years Of Experience RequiredNo experience requiredWill 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 ScheduleM-F 8-4Work ArrangementOn-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Hiring RangeTBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation OfferedNoVisa Sponsorship ProvidedNoBackground CheckFor position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection ClearancesNot ApplicableRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsNot Applicable