Research Recruiter and Outreach Specialist

This position is for a research recruiter and outreach specialist in the Division of Infectious Diseases, HIV/AIDS Program. Under the supervision of faculty Investigators and Research Program Manager, the candidate will work with clinical staff to identify potential research participants, interface with medical providers, and contact potential participants to discuss study participation. The candidate will work with clinical staff to schedule and retain research participants. This candidate will participate in all aspects of planning and implementation of clinical trials and may assist with study visits as needed.

Key Job Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Complete medical record reviews to identify eligible patients.
• Meet with medical providers to discuss eligible patients.
• Contact eligible patients by phone, text, and email.
• Maintain an online research registry.
• Maintain social media profiles for the research site.
• Monitor enrollment targets for multiple studies.
• Schedule study visits and remind participants about upcoming study visits.
• Attend community outreach events.
• Assist with study visits by collecting data from participants, processing participant compensation, and transporting lab samples. Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

This position requires a moderate level of mobility, manual dexterity, visual acuity and basic computer skills.

Physical Effort

This position requires that the applicant travel between campus buildings and to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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: Bachelors 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 8:30am-5:00pm Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Hiring Range: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No 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 Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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