Research Assistant III – Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center (SBNC)

P3811 O’hara Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213         ·         Part time

Job ID: 175306503
Status: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Limited
Hours: Varied
Shift: Variable
Facility: UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Department: CTSI
Location: 3811 O’hara Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $16.59 to $26.02 / hour

Description

The state-of-the-art Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center (SBNC) laboratory within Western Psychiatric Hospital is a highly collaborative team environment, and we are seeking a Research Assistant III to join the team! The SBNC is a highly dynamic research unit with at least twenty active research protocols. The Research Assistant III will assist polysomnographic technologists in acquiring accurate and complete recordings of electrophysiological data in the SBNC laboratory.  They will assist with study procedures as specified by the protocol design which may include (but is not limited to) monitoring of various data acquisition devices, administration of forms and paper/pencil and computer assessments, collection labeling and storage of urine/saliva samples and accurately obtaining vital signs from participants and patients.

This person must be willing to work evenings and nights due to study needs.

This position is grant funded.

Purpose:

Perform research related functions in support of a grant funded research project.

Responsibilities:

• Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).
• Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
• Prior research experience 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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