Clinical Research Associate – Behavioral Health & Longitudinal Studies

Novus Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Híbrido; USD 27.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Novus Group in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to support a 5-year longitudinal study in behavioral health. The role blends on-site coordination with remote data tasks in a hybrid arrangement.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have basic research skills, data entry, and strong organizational abilities. The position offers day-shift hours, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or current enrollment with research environment experience.
• Experience with research methods, data entry, and literature searches.
• Experience administering surveys or EMA is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Execute a 5-year longitudinal study tracking alcohol tolerance in young adults.
• Recruit and retain participants, explain protocols, obtain consent and locate hard-to-reach subjects.
• Administer questionnaires and interviews, manage subject databases, and verify data quality.
• Provide practical research support and perform literature/library searches as requested.

Conocimientos

Research methodologies

Organization

Data verification

Participant interviewing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Neuroscience / Counseling / Sociology or related field

Herramientas

General software proficiency

Data entry tools

Research databases / EMA tools

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Research Associate - Behavioral Health & Longitudinal Studies (Hybrid, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire (Permanent placement on company payroll with full benefits; position is grant-funded; not a temporary staffing role)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift (Monday-Friday daylight schedule)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site clinical research activities in Pittsburgh combined with remote administrative and data tasks)

New Hire Starting Base Pay

$19.60 – $22.26 per hour (Starting placement within the range is determined by direct clinical research, participant interviewing, database management, or academic study experience.)

Future Earning Potential

Position hourly rate progresses up to $30.25 per hour over time through performance, tenure, and research career ladder advancement.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Sociology, or a related research field required (OR current enrollment in a related Bachelor’s degree program with direct research environment experience).
• Technical Skills: Computer proficiency with standard software packages, data entry tools, research databases, and online/library research search engines.
• Core Competencies: Working knowledge of research methodologies, strong organization, precise data verification, and professional participant interviewing and tracking capabilities.
• Preferred Experience: Prior work experience in an academic or clinical research setting, experience administering surveys/Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), or experience conducting participant searches.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Longitudinal Study Execution: Assist in executing a 5-year longitudinal study tracking the development of alcohol tolerance in young adults using structured surveys and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).
• Participant Recruitment & Retention: Contact and schedule potential study subjects from designated pools, explain complex research protocols, obtain informed consent, and conduct subject searches to locate hard-to-reach participants.
• Data Collection & Quality Control: Administer research questionnaires and phone interviews under supervision, maintain updated subject databases, enter and verify study data, and execute quality control procedures.
• Investigational Support: Perform targeted literature and library searches as requested by the Principal Investigator (PI) and provide general clinical research assistance.

What We Offer

• Education & Career Growth: Direct exposure to cutting-edge psychiatric and behavioral health longitudinal research, mentorship from PIs, career ladder advancement, and tuition assistance opportunities.
• Health & Well-Being: Immediate comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting day one, plus employee wellness resources.
• Work-Life Balance & Time Off: Predictable daylight schedule with hybrid remote flexibility, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.
• Perks & Financial Security: Competitive starting base pay progression, total rewards options, and an exceptional employer-matched retirement savings program.