Research Specialist | ARGO Neuroscience of Aging

• Job ID: 077639641
• Status: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours: Flexible
• Shift: Day Job
• Facility: UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
• Department: Andreescu
• Location: 3501 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213
• Union Position: No
• Salary Range: $16.86 to $26.56 / hour

Description

ARGO Neuroscience of Aging has several on-going research studies focused primarily on older adults.  This role will be working on two different studies. One will be focused on older adults and the other will be focused on older adults with depression. The Research Specialist (RS) will be conducting telephone screens to see if potential participants meet preliminary eligibility.  In addition, the RS will conduct MRI clearances to ensure that participants can safely complete the MRI.  They will accompany participant to the MRI scan and collect all relevant data.  The RS will also conduct study visits and administer assessments. The ideal candidate would have good interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact with an older adult population.  This person would be adept at explaining all of the procedures of the studies in a way that makes the participant feel comfortable.  The ideal candidate would also work independently and to be flexible with the schedules that MRI scanning requires.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).
• Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
• Experience working directly with clients, patients, participants is preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• 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

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