Research Associate

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

For over 35 years, the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders has been involved in a wide range of research for children and adults with developmental disabilities and comorbid psychiatric disorders. CADD researchers have studied the efficacy of psychosocial treatments and pharmacological interventions to address disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and conduct problems as well as the efficacy of investigational medications that focus on the comorbid disorders associated with autism. The Center’s research faculty also serve as leaders in international efforts to examine Alzheimer’s Disease biomarkers in children, adolescents, and adults with Down syndrome.
We are hiring a full-time Research Associate (RA) to support studies that focus on research for individuals with developmental disabilities including Down syndrome and Autism. The RA will be responsible for patient electronic medical record chart reviews, study recruitment via telephone screening and face-to-face contact with potential study participants. Data entry in multiple data platforms, preparation of materials for study visits, updating study binders and printing out required study visit documentation, additional training for specific protocols, and assisting the study coordinators and principal investigators in other duties as needed and required.
This position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling or related research field or current enrollment in a related Bachelor's Degree program with direct experience in a research environment required.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Prior related work experience in a research setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contact and schedule potential participants who have agreed to be contacted for research studies, including medical chart reviews
• Explain and review the informed consent document, answer questions from potential participants or seek out answers from other study staff to help ensure participants have the information they need to decide whether to participate.
• Conduct on-line and/or library searches as needed by the PI as necessary.
• Perform phone screening or face to face interviews of possible participants for research project protocol(s) as needed, provide reminder updates to study participants
• Maintain and update subject information database.
• Accompany study participants and their families to study visits as needed.
• Contact and interact with physicians and clinicians regarding current and possible study participants when needed to ensure accurate data collection and good clinical care
• Administer questionnaires and other study assessments for research participants and score under supervision as needed. Training will be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees