Clinical Research Assistant II

This position is for the Division of General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) within the Department of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will support clinical research and clinical trials in a busy pediatric clinical setting in Oakland, with multiple studies focused on common pediatric infections and conditions. Candidates with bilingual English-Spanish skills are strongly preferred.The incumbent will assist with recruitment and consent, data collection, electronic health record review, and participant retention. Data collection may include surveys, phone calls, and participant interviews. Position may also include specimen collection. Prior phlebotomy skills are helpful, but on-the-job training will be provided.If travel is required for the position, and if the incumbent is not utilizing public transportation, a valid driver’s license is required. It is the expectation that the incumbent will use their own vehicle required for local travel and the owner of the vehicle must carry automobile liability insurance. The owner’s automobile liability insurance coverage is primary coverage. The University’s automobile liability insurance policy provides excess coverage only.  Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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.

• 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.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

• 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
• 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: Mainly 8AM – 4:30PM. Some early evenings may occur.
• Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
• Hiring Range: To be determined based on 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