On-siteTemporary

Research Assistant III

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA$39.9k – $62.6k/yrPosted October 15, 2026via UPMC Careers

Join the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center (SBNC), a state-of-the-art research laboratory supporting more than a dozen active protocols in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment. This position assists polysomnographic technologists with the accurate and complete collection of electrophysiological data and supports protocol-specific study procedures. Responsibilities may include monitoring data-acquisition devices; administering forms and paper-based or computerized assessments; collecting, labeling, and storing urine and saliva samples; and accurately obtaining participant and patient vital signs.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).

  • Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Some college preferred.
  • Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
  • Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
  • Prior research experience preferred.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 

  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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