Clinical Research Assistant at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Clinical Research Assistant

This position is for the Division of General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) within the Department of Pediatrics. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Summary

Conducts research assessments and procedures independently. Oversees operations when leadership is unavailable. Recruits and screens participants, reviews records and surveys, and maintains databases. Performs routine data analysis and prepares reports, data visualizations, and models.

Essential Functions

• Recruits, screens, and enrolls research participants.
• Follows up with study participants to schedule appointments and maintain study retention.
• Conducts research assessments/participant interviews independently.
• Conducts medical record abstraction and documents data in secure study database.
• Attends relevant meetings and assists with reports, data visualizations, abstracts.

The incumbent will assist in completing a medical record abstraction project utilizing UPMC health record systems (Epic, Cerner) and will engage in recruiting and interviewing research participants as part of a research study.

Physical Effort

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The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Assistant II

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Associate's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

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: Monday - Friday, daylight hours; A hybrid work arrangement is an option after successful completion of provisional period.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, daylight hours; A hybrid work arrangement is an option after successful completion of provisional period.

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: 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

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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