Clinical Research Assistant
Clinical Research Assistant
The hiring range posted above is for a full-time position at 100% effort. The salary range for this part-time position will be prorated based on 60% effort. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. 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. Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible participants in studies; escorts participants to research scanning sites. Updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.
Essential Functions
• Conducts research assessments/procedures, including obtain vital signs and brief medical histories, process specimens using centrifuge, perform phlebotomy, prepare samples for shipment, and assist with other clinical procedures as directed. • Recruits, screens, and enrolls research participants via telephone. Follows up with study participants to schedule appointments and maintain study retention. • Reviews participants medical records, collects and codes surveys, and verifies active status for participants. • Attends relevant meetings, and provides detailed written and verbal reports on participant status. • Collects pertinent information and updates data bases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms. • Escorts subjects/participants to research scanning sites. • Maintains and organizes laboratory and related study supplies.
Physical Effort
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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: Part-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Assistant I
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Clinical Research
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
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: The successful candidate will be expected to work evening and weekend hours, with some flexibility to write his or her own schedule pending department approval.
Work Arrangement: The successful candidate will be expected to work evening and weekend hours, with some flexibility to write his or her own schedule pending department approval.
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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