Clinical Research Assistant - INF DIS

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support pediatric studies at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. You will recruit subjects, collect samples, conduct interviews with families, and perform data entry. A Bachelor’s degree (medicine or research) and CITI training are required.

Schedule is M-F, on-campus, with background checks and clearances. Excellent communication with clinical staff, parents, and children from diverse backgrounds is

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in medicine or research and CITI training.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, with effective communication with clinical staff, parents, and children.
• Minimum years of experience: 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Recruit subjects for the study.
• Collect samples from subjects.
• Conduct subject interviews.
• Enter data accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in medicine or research

CITI training

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant - INF DIS

The position will involve subject recruitment, collecting samples from subjects, subject interviews, and data entry. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville.PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment.Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Bachelor’s degree in medicine or research and CITI training in research practices. The candidate needs to be detail-oriented and organized and able to communicate effectively and respectfully with clinical staff, parents, and children from diverse backgrounds.

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Department: Med-Pediatrics
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
• Work Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hours per week, flexible
• Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
• Requested Pay Rate: 20.50
• Visa Sponsorship Provided:
• Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Required Documents: Resume
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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