Research Project Assistant
About the role
The Research Project Assistant will be responsible for recruiting, screening, and enrolling study participants, assisting with the FAVES-B study protocol, administering structured interviews and cognitive assessment batteries, obtaining physical measures, training participants on wearable devices, escorting participants to assessments, processing blood and related biological samples, and entering data in study databases.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants, including explaining the research protocol and obtaining informed consent for study screening activities in accordance with IRB-approved procedures.
- Assist with all aspects of the FAVES-B study protocol, serving as a point of contact for study participants.
- Administer structured interviews and cognitive assessment batteries, obtain physical measures, train participants on wearable devices, and escort participants to assessments conducted at other laboratories on campus.
- Process blood and related biological samples, including Venipuncture and blood collection from participants, preparation of study equipment and phlebotomy tubes, sample labeling, handling, storage, and transport to designated laboratories in compliance with protocol and safety requirements.
- Enter data in study databases.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the research program and study objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
- Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
- Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.
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- Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
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- Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Family planning resources
- Tuition assistance for dependents
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- Emergency child and elder care options
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- Awards for champions of dignity & respect
- Center for Workplace Culture and Engagement
- Programs for veteran engagement
- Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
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- Employee resource groups
- Awards for champions of dignity & respect
- Center for Workplace Culture and Engagement
- Programs for Veteran Engagement
- Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
- Ongoing learning opportunities