Clinical Research Assistant
Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25002910)
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 • This is for the division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
• 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.
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 Shift determined by manager.
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
