Research Assistant Catov Lab

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant to support studies on women's health, focusing on placental and cardiovascular health. The role involves lab management, patient screenings, and conducting research procedures. This hybrid position offers flexibility and is grant funded.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 credit hours in related science courses required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse group preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory inventory and order supplies.
• Administer questionnaires and obtain research specimens.
• Perform research projects according to established study procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry or biology

Bachelor of Arts in science or health related field

Job description

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Research Assistant – Clinical Research to support the Catov Lab.

The Catov Lab is a highly motivated and diverse research team with multiple grants focused on women’s health. Our research studies placental health, cardiovascular disease, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and other conditions that link pregnancy to long-term maternal health. We work with experts in the field to innovate and develop research protocols at the forefront of science. Our protocols have included echocardiography, MRI and cerebrovascular reactivity imaging, retinal imaging, blood biomarker testing, cognition assessments, intervention delivery, and more!

Read more about this specific research study on clinical trials.gov: Study Details | Eliminating Severe Maternal Morbidity With Heart Health Doulas Trial | ClinicalTrials.gov

This position will work a Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm hybrid schedule with flexibility to meet study needs. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

This position is grant funded.

Under Faculty or Research Associate supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant accurately performs research projects according to established study design and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain laboratory inventory, including timely ordering and receipt of required supplies and their proper storage.
• Follow appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws and regulations and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage.
• Administer questionnaires and assists with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens.
• Prepare, label, store and disposes of reagents, and calibrates equipment for research projects.
• Assist in obtaining educational resources necessary to perform and interpret research and to remain abreast in research area of function.

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or other basic science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a science or health related field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in related science courses required.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse group of individuals preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.