Research (Professional)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Family Medicine is seeking research assistants to support multi-site respiratory virus studies across Allegheny County. RAs will assist with recruitment, screening, consent, sample collection, surveys, and participant payments, and help manage study tasks.

The role requires reliable transportation, ability to commute to multiple clinical sites, and training in human subjects protection; background checks may be required along with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must obtain Act 33/34 clearances and FBI background checks.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal skills and reliable, organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of participants at sites throughout Allegheny County.
• Screen for eligibility, obtain consent, collect samples (nose/throat swabs) for viruses, and administer surveys.
• Enter data into electronic databases and maintain study records.
• Coordinate site visits, manage inventories, and communicate with participants.
• May escort participants between sites and work independently at enrollment locations.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Department of Family Medicine is seeking research assistants (RAs) for various multi-site respiratory virus research projects, who will provide support to faculty members and staff involved in the research projects.

The Research Assistant (RA) will assist with recruitment and enrollment of participants (children and adults) for research studies at sites throughout Allegheny County. Tasks include working with clinical staff to identify potential participants, screening for eligibility, consenting, swabbing noses and throats for respiratory viruses, survey completion and participant payment; and completing other research assessments as the study requires. In addition, the RA may coordinate various aspects of research studies; keep study records and agendas; contact participants; enter data into electronic data bases; maintain data bases of participants in research studies; and assist researchers with miscellaneous tasks as needed. The RA may maintain enrollment in studies with repeat contacts with participants. The RA may escort participants from site to site in the general Oakland or Shadyside medical campus. The RA may assist with bibliographic searches and maintain project tasks lists using online software; may be responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies, and setting up and executing site visits with participating sites.

The RA must possess excellent oral and interpersonal skills; be dependable, prompt, organized, dress professionally, and exercise careful attention to detail. Must be willing and able to commute to different clinical sites (one location per day) throughout the extended Pittsburgh metropolitan area and must have a reliable vehicle for transportation to those sites. The RA will be expected to work independently at enrollment sites.

Must be able to obtain Act 33/34 clearances and FBI background check, including finger printing and complete human subjects protection training. Medical assistant training or phlebotomy certification highly desirable, but not necessary. Good writing skills preferred.

The schedule may include weekdays, evenings and/or weekends. Candidates will work up to 37.5 hours/week; accommodations for part time work are available.

A high school diploma or GED is required for this position, and a bachelor's degree is preferred.

All Temps

Department

Med-Family Medicine

Minimum Education Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

No experience required

Work Schedule

M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate

22.00

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume