Research Project Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

9h

About The Position

The Research Program Assistant will support the day-to-day conduct of the Fezolinetant: Vascular and Brain Function (FAVES-B) clinical trial at the Center for Women’s Biobehavioral Health Research. The trial examines the effects of a treatment for menopausal hot flashes on brain, cognitive, and vascular function in midlife women. The assistant will work directly with research participants and independently perform protocol-defined research activities, sharing responsibility for participant coordination, study visits, data collection, and other activities needed for successful, protocol-adherent study implementation. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, or a related research field.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages.
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of research methodology.
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for day-to-day implementation of the FAVES-B clinical trial and completion of protocol-defined research activities.
• Work directly with participants during research visits and provide clear, professional instructions regarding study procedures and expectations.
• Administer standardized cognitive, behavioral, and other protocol-defined research assessments according to established procedures.
• Assist with FAVES-B study procedures, including ambulatory and wearable monitoring, electronic diaries, physical measurements, laboratory-related procedures, and coordination of assessments conducted by collaborating research teams.
• Train participants to use study equipment, monitoring devices, and electronic diaries appropriately, and assist with participant-level troubleshooting according to established procedures.
• Collect, enter, review, and maintain study data and research documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and protocol adherence.
• Prepare study materials, equipment, participant packets, and other materials required for research visits.
• Assist with participant payments and related documentation as needed.
• Communicate with the Research Operations Coordinator, investigators, and other research team members about participant scheduling, study activities, and operational needs.
• Complete study-specific training and maintain proficiency and standardization in assigned research assessments and procedures.
• Assist with other Center research activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level