What are the responsibilities and job description for the Res Project Coordinator WPIC position at UPMC?
The Research Project Coordinator will provide coordination and support for the research project. The ideal candidate will be familiar with research methodologies and have a strong interest in substance use treatment and management. Highly experienced with issues related to IRB submission and modifications. They must be able to work independently and execute job functions for the research protocol(s) with strong follow-up and attention to detail. They will work closely with the team at UPMC WPH and other participating sites and provide leadership and oversight of other research staff in the sites and will report to the Principal Investigator (PI). The candidate must be able to travel between the project sites
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate records of project spending and funds available.
Coordinate the daily activities and special projects for department.
Coordinate scheduling of assessments.
Assist with quality assurance over all aspects of data collection and management, including data flow, data entry and verification, maintenance of all project databases, data security and confidentiality.
Provides regular supervision for junior staff.
Responsible for preparing and modifying IRB protocols, Regulatory Binders, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Communicate effectively with the research, clinical, and administrative staff related to this research.
Coordination of recruitment ie. Advertisements, tracking recruitment, and developing strategies to increase response in targeted populations.
Responsible for the submission of regular reports detailing the progress of the research, including NIH progress reports.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000