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BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and * Must have one of the following certifications: CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) orCCRP - Certified ...

University of Colorado

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Aurora, CO · On-site

The role combines patient c with clinical research, supporting observational studies and clinical ... Instructor: * Current Colorado State Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner * License Graduate of ...

University of Colorado

Instructor

Aurora, CO

Integrate clinical care with research activities, supporting natural history studi1 and ... Instructor: * Current Colorado State Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner * License Graduate of ...

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As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical research instructor in the United States is $123,840.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Research Instructor typically develops and delivers educational programs on research protocols, regulatory compliance, and Good Clinical Practice to clinical research staff and students. Daily responsibilities may include creating training materials, leading workshops or seminars, and providing one-on-one guidance or mentorship. Instructors also evaluate learners' understanding, give feedback, and collaborate with principal investigators and research coordinators to address training needs. This role involves staying current on regulatory changes and ensuring that all team members are well-prepared to conduct high-quality, compliant research.

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To excel as a Clinical Research Instructor, you need a strong background in clinical research, teaching or training experience, and typically an advanced degree in a related scientific or healthcare field. Familiarity with research methodologies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and tools such as electronic data capture systems or learning management platforms is valuable. Excellent communication, organizational, and mentorship skills set outstanding instructors apart. These skills and qualifications are essential for effectively educating research staff, ensuring compliance, and promoting high-quality research practices.

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A Clinical Research Instructor is responsible for teaching and training students or professionals in the principles of clinical research, including study design, regulatory requirements, ethics, and data analysis. They may work in academic institutions, training programs, or research organizations, developing curriculum and delivering lectures or hands-on training. Their role helps prepare healthcare professionals, researchers, and coordinators to conduct clinical trials effectively and ethically.

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Faculty.Professor.Research Assistant - Full-Time

Faculty.Professor.Research Assistant - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Other

Posted 26 days ago

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The Department of Medicine- The Division of Malignant Hematology/Medical Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting an outstanding translational science faculty at the level of full-time Research Assistant Professor, non-tenure level to join and lead established programs within the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
The candidate must have an MD or PhD in the field of Pharmacology or related field with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience as a Research Instructor or equivalent, made research presentations at scientific meetings, have significant teaching experience and knowledge of IRB regulatory statutes.
The expectations of this role are candidates will have developed skills in research methodology or related discipline, teaching experience, a strong commitment to collaborating with clinical and/or translational scientists and have the necessary skills to aide in grant writing and producing peer-reviewed publications. The expectations of this role will be to assist with grant and manuscript writing, maintain oversight of data visualization, mentor post docs in grant writing, management of lab related tasks and assignments, and staying current on Institutional Review Board guidelines and changes. The percentage of effort expected is 90% research, 5% teaching and 5% administrative.
Located in the city of Pittsburgh (routinely ranked as one of the top most livable and affordable U.S. cities), Hillman (previously known as the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute) is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with over 300 members; seven research programs in basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences; ten shared resources that receive funding from our NCI Cancer Center Support Grant https://hillmanresearch.upmc.edu/research/; and a 2022 institutional funding base of nearly $150 million. In 2022, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ranked #6 in overall NIH funding. Hillman Cancer Center serves a catchment area of 29 Western Pennsylvania counties and provides unique opportunities to collaborate with clinical and translational research programs involved in cancer patient care.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and apply to requisition number 26001685 via: https://www.join.pitt.edu. 

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