Research Nurse Coordinator - 26006537
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The Research Nurse Coordinator supports clinical research projects and drug trials at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The role coordinates protocols, assesses and monitors patients, collects clinical data and specimens, administers protocol-specific treatments, and performs laboratory and specialized nursing duties. It also supports regulatory adherence, internal review board submissions, collaboration with investigators and sponsors, and training of newer staff. Equivalent relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
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Research Nurse Coordinator Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006537) Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. Job Summary 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. Essential Functions • Coordinates clinical research projects and drug trials. Assesses patients for qualification/enrollment in research projects and subject groups. Implements research protocols. Monitors patient assessments. • Collects and reviews lab results; monitors results for adverse reactions. • Collects patient data, including medical histories and physical assessments. Maintains and enters data into databases/logs in a timely and accurate manner. • Performs general laboratory duties including, but not limited to, monitors supply inventory, monitors temperatures of freezers and refrigerators, cleans equipment, and disposes of biological waste. Performs specialized nursing duties such as arterial puncture, venipuncture, and operation of electronic monitoring equipment; assists with surgical and/or invasive procedures. • Administers treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol. • Collects, prepares, and processes lab specimens. • Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence. • Participates in the development of internal review board submissions as requested. • Collaborates with multiple investigators, sponsors, and research coordinators. • Assists with training of new staff and ongoing guidance of newer staff. Physical Effort Light. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Nurse II Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Clinical Research - Nursing Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287905174 / 29-1171.00 Nurse Practitioners
How this job compares
Set against the 603 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$49–59K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$24–36/hr176 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 47 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Pennsylvania and 603 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania21 open
- University of Pittsburgh (this employer)12 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Clinical Research Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (395 postings).
- Education
- 190 of the 603 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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