Research Specialist
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15201, USA
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Research Analyst -
Healthcare
Clinical Research
Research Specialist
This Research Specialist position primarily provides general, responsible research support and assistance for research projects. Primary activities include providing protocol and form development support to study project directors, data entry, accessing databases to generate reports and support to committee chairs, providing research support on grants and papers, providing research support to data analysts, and administrative support to study leadership and admin support to research project leadership (maintain filing system, organize meetings, perform data entry and process university paperwork).
The individual will be expected to be highly self-motivated and actively involved in ensuring productivity for new and existing projects and study investigators. The position requires flexibility, the ability to multitask, excellent time management skills and computer proficiency.
Job Summary:
Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with data collection.
Essential Functions:
Ability to follow prescribed practices and procedures, Ability to handle advanced problems appropriately. Ability to work autonomously with guidance and direction from leadership.
Physical Effort:
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category:
Full-time regular
Job Classification:
Staff. Clinical Research Coordinator II
Job Family:
Research
Job Sub-Family:
Clinical Research
Campus:
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience
Required:
2
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: $22.51 - $30.30 per hour
Relocation Offered:
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided:
No
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