Research Assistant

Applications must have resume and cover letter. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed. Conducts research assessments and procedures. Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible participants in studies; escorts participants to on-campus research sites. Updates databases for assessments and forms. Responsibilities also include assisting with data management and preparing documents for review by the IRB and other regulatory committees. The research assistant will work collaboratively with the research team and ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of all data from collection through to dissemination.

Job Summary

Conducts research assessments and procedures. Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible participants in studies; escorts participants to research scanning sites. Updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.

Essential Functions

Recruits participants, enrolls eligible participants into studies, and conducts research interviews. Tracks participant progress, updates databases, and records information.

Physical Effort

This position is mostly sedentary. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and work in an office or laboratory environment.

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: Part-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Assistant I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

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: $16.50 to $18.00 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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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