Clinical Research Technician I

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Pittsburgh’s Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute is seeking a part-time clinical research assistant to support kidney and pancreas transplantation studies.

The role involves assisting with laboratory experiments, data collection, and coordination of activities under PI Chethan Puttarajappa, MD, MS. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a biomedical science, familiarity with research methods and statistics, and basic data tools such as Stata, REDCap or Qualtrics.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical science and working knowledge of research methods, statistics, and computer applications.
• Familiarity with Stata or similar statistical software and survey research methods (REDCap or Qualtrics) is desirable.
• Interest in learning new research methods and scientific writing is desirable.
• No experience required.

Aufgaben

• Support clinical and health services research projects in kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Assist with laboratory experiments, data collection and processing, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to established protocols and regulatory practices.

Kenntnisse

Research methodologies

Statistics knowledge

Data collection

Computer applications

Stata familiarity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Stata

REDCap

Qualtrics

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Med-Surgery

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.

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 BasedUpon 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

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter