Clinical Research Assistant

This position is for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition within the Department of Pediatrics. We are looking for an enthusiastic research assistant to join a growing clinical research team studying decision-making in children with intestinal failure. The successful candidate will assist the PI with recruitment of individuals, data collection, and data entry into a research database. Opportunities to perform additional research-related tasks may be available in the realms of qualitative research and data management. The salary range for this part-time position will be prorated based on 50% effort. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. 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. Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible participants in studies; escorts participants to research scanning sites. Updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.

• Conducts research assessments/procedures, including obtain vital signs and brief medical histories, process specimens using centrifuge, perform phlebotomy, prepare samples for shipment, and assist with other clinical procedures as directed. 
• Recruits, screens, and enrolls research participants via telephone. 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 provides detailed written and verbal reports on participant status. 
• Collects pertinent information and updates data bases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms. 
• Escorts subjects/participants to research scanning sites. 
• Maintains and organizes laboratory and related study supplies.

Light - the incumbent will be required to walk to patient rooms and collect informed consent.

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