Senior Clinical Research Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Senior Research Assistant, Clinical Research to support the PASC department! This position will work 7:30am to 4pm. This role requires light travel to sites up to 90min away from UPMC Magee. Hours are subject to change based on business needs. This position is grant funded. The Senior Research Assistant, Clinical Research will be responsible for accurately performing research projects according to established study design and procedures under limited faculty supervision. This position will also act as a lead resource for other laboratory support personnel and coordinate the daily operations in the designated research area.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or other basic science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a science or health related field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in related science courses required.
• Two years’ experience in a research environment with at least one year in the designated specialty of research required.
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Nice To Haves

• Strong computer and interpersonal skills preferred.
• Blood collection or processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper preparation of labels, proper storage and disposal of reagents, and proper equipment calibration for research projects.
• Perform approved research projects according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage and analysis of data and reporting of results.
• Assist in obtaining educational resources necessary to perform and interpret research and to remain abreast of new knowledge and techniques in research area or function.
• Perform site visits as a clinical monitor for multi-center trials.
• Administer questionnaires and assist with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens.
• Act as a technical resource daily, leading the activities of other research support staff.

What This Job Offers

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