University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Research Associate for the Heart and Vascular Institute Department of Pediatric Cardiology and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This position is Monday-Friday, daylight hours and will have a hybrid work option after the successful completeion of training and orientation.

This position is funded through a grant that is scheduled to expire after 2 years. It is possible that the position may be terminated on or prior to the grant expiration date if conditions affecting the grant change.

Purpose:
Assist in the execution of research protocols and services.

Responsibilities:
 

• Contact and schedule potential participants from a designated pool of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research studies.
• Conduct subject searches to locate subjects who are unable to be contacted.
• Explain research protocol and obtain informed consent from participants.
• Conduct on-line and/or library searches as needed by the PI as necessary.
• Perform phone interviews for research project protocol(s) as needed.
• Maintain and update subject information database.
• Conduct interviews with research participants under supervision as needed.

Bachelors Degree in psychology, neuroscience, counseling, sociology or related research field or current enrollment in a related Bachelor's Degree program with direct experience in a research environment required.Familiarity with computers and common software packages requiredPrior related work experience in a research setting preferredWorking knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran