Clinical Research Nurse

About the role

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. This position is for the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville.

Responsibilities

• 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.