Clinical Research Assistant
Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002023)
This position for the division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. 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 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
• Conducts research assessments/procedures independently, including obtaining vital signs and brief medical histories, processing specimens using centrifuge, performing phlebotomy, preparing samples for shipment, and assisting with other clinical procedures as directed.
• Oversees operations when leadership is unavailable; assigns work tasks and provides support.
• Recruits, screens, and enrolls research participants. 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 prepares reports, data visualizations, and basic models identifying progress and trends.
• Maintains and updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.
• Orders supplies, maintains inventory, and organizes laboratory.
• Performs data analysis involving routine procedures.
• Assists in preparing standard operating procedures and manuals.
Physical Effort
Light.
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: This position will require flexibility with shift/hours.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
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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