Clinical Research Assistant - job 1 of 2

Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23003831)

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.

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.

Assignment Category Full-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 Standard M-F, 8:30-5, but may require earlier or later hours depending on study visits.

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

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 Typing and use of general office equipment. Maximum lifting and/or carrying of up to 20 lbs., with walking and standing occasionally.