Research (Professional) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Research (Professional)

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.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department: Med-Family Medicine

Campus: Pittsburgh

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

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

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