Clinical Research Technician I

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Technician I to support kidney and pancreas transplantation studies under PI Chethan Puttarajappa, MD, MS. The role involves data collection, lab tasks, and coordinating with the research team in a hybrid on-campus/remote setup.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a biomedical science field with interest in statistics, data management, and scientific writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biomedical science discipline with foundational research training.
• Familiarity with research methods, statistics, and computer applications is preferred.
• Experience with survey research tools and data management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory experiments, data collection, and processing.
• Support clinical and health services research in transplantation projects.
• Maintain compliance with protocols and regulatory practices.

Skills

Research methodologies

Statistics

Computer applications

Willingness to learn

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences

Tools

Stata

RedCap

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Technician I (26006547)

Clinical Research Technician I

The Thomas. E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a part-time clinical research assistant to support clinical and health services research projects in kidney and pancreas transplantation (PI: Chethan Puttarajappa, MD, MS).

Dr. Puttarajappa’s research focuses on

(i) Deceased donor organ allocation (efficiency, impact of policy changes, and access to transplantation)

(ii) Complications from donor derived viral infections such as EBV and CMV.

(iii) Application of Decision Sciences to kidney transplantation.

Research methods employed include clinical epidemiology using both electronic health record (EHR) data and data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), prediction modeling, survey techniques, and economic evaluations (cost-effectiveness analysis and decision-analysis).

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors’ degree in a biomedical science discipline and a working knowledge of research methodologies, statistics, and computer applications. Familiarity with Stata (or other related) statistical software and survey research methods including use of RedCap or Qualtrics are highly desirable but not required. They should be motivated to learn new research methods and skills. Interest in scientific writing is also highly desirable.

Job Summary

Assists with and/or conducts laboratory experiments and routine tests and scientific tasks. Performs data and specimen collection and processing as well as equipment maintenance and set up. Ensures adherence to all established protocols and regulatory practices.

Essential Functions

This position will support clinical and health services research projects in kidney and pancreas transplantation.

Physical Effort

The incumbent must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time.

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

Assignment Category Part-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Clinical Research Technician I

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research

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 Flexible schedule - To be determined

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

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

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