HERL Research Coordinator

SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23003790)

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments.

The role of the HERL Research Coordinator position at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is 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 the 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 travels to other study sites for data collection may be required.

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Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator I

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's 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 Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes

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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable

Essential Functions The incumbent will: • Assist with conducting research studies with a focus on subject recruitment, consenting, and testing. • Assist in IRB renewals, modifications, and protocol approvals. • Be responsible for data collection and analysis in accordance protocols. • Maintain and update database of study participants and study protocols. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner through face-to-face and virtual meetings.

Physical Effort Work is largely performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25-50 pounds occasionally in order to assist in setting up equipment necessary for research studies. Must be able to effectively communicate with study participants, both face-to-face and via telephone or electronic communication. Must be able to adhere to process protocols and be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.