Diabetes Clinical Research Assistant

University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

  • Internship

About the role

Role

Clinical Research Assistant II within the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, PA.

Position Overview

This position is for a research assistant to participate in a type 1 diabetes research program focused on designing, testing, and implementing patient and provider-facing interventions and tools that maximize innovative technology to optimize outcomes for every child with type 1 diabetes. The research assistant would participate in a variety of research studies spanning mixed methods, human-centered design, and cohort studies.

Key Accountabilities

  • Conduct research assessments and procedures independently
  • Oversee operations when leadership is unavailable
  • Recruit and screen participants
  • Review records and surveys
  • Maintain databases
  • Perform routine data analysis
  • Prepare reports, data visualizations, and models
  • Participate in regulatory activities
  • Collect and manage quantitative data
  • Collect and analyze qualitative data
  • Process participant payments
  • Participate in community engagement activities

Essential Functions

Specific activities will include: regulatory activities, participant recruitment, consenting, quantitative data collection and management, qualitative data collection and analysis, participant payments, and community engagement activities.

Physical Effort

Light.

Work Schedule

Hours will be generally set during business hours to facilitate recruitment during clinic visits. Some evenings may be requested to assist with community engagement activities.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Position Details

  • Classification: Part-time regular
  • Job Family: Research
  • Job Sub-Family: Clinical Research
  • Campus: Pittsburgh
  • Effort: 53% (20 hours per week)
  • Salary: Prorated based on effort and qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate's Degree
  • 1 year of experience
  • Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement
  • Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement

Required Clearances and Checks

Prior to commencement of employment, the following are required as a condition of employment:

  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • PA State Police Criminal Record Check
  • FBI Criminal Record Check
  • Current TB test

Additional Information

  • Relocation: Not offered
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
  • Background Check: Required for position finalists

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

Equal Opportunity

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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