Research Assistant

UPCI Epidemiology-Modugno - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23004205)

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.

Under Research Project Manager supervision, accurately performs research projects according to established study design and procedures. This program will be obtaining a variety of biospecimens from women with suspected or confirmed gynecologic cancers as well as healthy women. The incumbent will obtain and possibly process the necessary biospecimens at identified time points and places, including the OR, Investigational Radiology, and various clinics throughout UPMC facilities. The incumbent may also screen potential subjects, consent them, possibly draw study bloods, and/or administer study questionnaires. After biospecimens are obtained, the incumbent may have to do some processing before storing the specimens per study protocol. The incumbent will also need to track subjects and specimens in study database and may need to abstract medical record information on subjects/specimens and enter these data into the study database, ensuring accuracy and completeness. The incumbent may need to modify existing protocols to address changing needs of study. Finally, the incumbent may need to travel to other study sites to obtain specimens to store in our study freezers or to deliver specimens to outside affiliate labs. The incumbent is expected to maintain study logs. The Research Assistant will interact with faculty and staff throughout Pitt and other universities. Attention to detail, accuracy in work, ability to multitask and set priorities, strong written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skill are required. High School Diploma and 3 months work experience required. Experience in a patient setting or working with clinical staff or in a service-oriented setting is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: attention to detail, accuracy in work, ability to multitask and set priorities, strong written and oral communication skills, function with a high degree of independence, excellent analytic and interpersonal skills, Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, knowledge of RedCap or similar database, excellent record-keeping skills, and demonstrated ability to accurately collect, store, and interpret research data. Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, staff, and investigators. Knowledge of medical terminologies and coding systems such as UMLS, SNOMED, ICD-0, and AJCC preferred. Phlebotomy skills preferred.

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? No

Work Schedule Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range $36,197.00 - $44,241.00

Relocation Offered Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume

Optional Documents Cover Letter

Essential Functions Identify prospective participants, consent, enroll, collect biospecimens, disburse biospecimens to labs, track information, enter data into database, extract data from medical records, extract data from database, maintain freezer, and maintain logs.

Physical Effort Standing for extended periods of time on concrete floors; walking between buildings on campus – including Oakland and Shadyside; lifting coolers containing dry ice and specimens.