Research Assistant III

CHEManager International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEManager International in Pittsburgh supports the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center (SBNC) as an entry-level research assistant. The role assists polysomnographic technologists in the accurate collection of electrophysiological data and supports protocol-specific study procedures.

The position includes monitoring data-acquisition devices, administering assessments, collecting samples, and obtaining vital signs, with grant-funding status noted. UPMC equality policy applies to applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
• Prior research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist polysomnographic technologists with data collection.
• Monitor data-acquisition devices.
• Administer forms and paper-based or computerized assessments.
• Collect, label, and store urine and saliva samples.
• Accurately obtain participant and patient vital signs.
• Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).
• Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.

Skills

Computer literacy

Research methodology knowledge

Research experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

Join the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center (SBNC), a state-of-the-art research laboratory supporting more than a dozen active protocols in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment. This position assists polysomnographic technologists with the accurate and complete collection of electrophysiological data and supports protocol-specific study procedures. Responsibilities may include monitoring data-acquisition devices; administering forms and paper-based or computerized assessments; collecting, labeling, and storing urine and saliva samples; and accurately obtaining participant and patient vital signs.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).
• Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
• Prior research experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, And Clearances

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran