Description
Purpose:University of Pittsburgh Physicians is currently hiring a Research Project Assistant to support the Department of Dermatology Clinical Trials office. This is a regular, part-time position with shifts ranging Monday - Wednesday from 8:00am - 2:00pm.
Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s). Share responsibility of managing the day to day activities for the research project. Handle project specific tasks as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Share responsibility of managing the day to day activities for the research project.
- Assist the project coordinator with participant payments as needed.
- Assist the project coordinator in coordinating flow of participants through the project, including screening, tracking contacts and attendance, and maintaining current information on how to contact participants, etc.
- Handle all special projects for research protocol(s).
- Collaborate in all recruitment activities of research subjects.
- Handle both administrative and research job duties as needed for research protocol(s).
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.
- Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
- Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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