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Research Program Coordinator I

PublishedPublished: 11/14/2026

Research Program Coordinator I

Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26007150)


Job Summary

Coordinates protocol-related research procedures, activities, outreach, and education. Manages a study or assists with larger studies. Collects and analyzes data and complies with all policies and regulations.


Essential Functions


• Pull slides and/ or blocks required for research projects.
• Assist with IRB protocols including the removal of all PHI information as a certified honest broker.
• Perform basic slide reviews to find patients who meet the criteria for individual research projects. These choices are critical to the data collection of each individual researcher
• Updates to rules and regulations must be constantly maintained, and new practices must be formulated to address unique situations. Tissue acquisition requires coordination with several health care providers across multiple settings
• Manage tissue procurement workflows and maintain chain-of-custody documentation for specimens used in faculty-initiated developmental laboratory requests.
• Compile and analyze data, manage research databases


Physical Effort

This position is primarily sedentary but may require wallking between other collaboration areas.


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This position is bargaining unit eligible

Job Classification: Staff.Research Program Coordinator I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Program Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's 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 8:30-5:00

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

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: Not Applicable



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