The Department of Urology is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator located at the Shadyside Medical Center. The Research Coordinator will participate on some University of Pittsburgh research grants and all UPMC clinical trials. Prior experience is being requested.

Supports clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews lab results, patient data, and lab specimens; administers medications and protocol-specific treatments. Performs general laboratory duties and specialized nursing duties, trains new staff, and ensures regulatory adherence.

Supports clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews lab results, patient data, and lab specimens; administers medications and protocol-specific treatments. Performs general laboratory duties and specialized nursing duties, trains new staff, and ensures regulatory adherence.

Coordinates clinical research projects and drug trialsImplements research protocolsResponsible for IRB submissions and assist with clinical trial budget negotiation and payment reconciliationCollects patient data, including medical histories and physical assessmentsAssesses patients for qualification/enrollment in research projects and subject groups and monitors patient assessmentsCollects and reviews lab results; monitors results for adverse reactionsMaintains and enters data into databases/logs in a timely and accurate mannerEnsures all protocol and regulatory standards adherencePerforms specialized nursing duties such as phlebotomy, EKG, and process of lab kitsAdministers treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocolAssist with surgeon to collect, prepare, and process lab specimensSupervise and train trainees working with teaching clinicians (fellows, resident, medicalstudents)Collaborate with multiple investigators, sponsors, and other research staff