Clinical Research Assistant II

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, would like to hire a part time (22.5 hrs per week), Clinical Research Assistant II.  The CRA will assist the Clinical Research Coordinator and Research Manager with completing research study related assessments and procedures.  The CRA is expected to complete assessments independently or with minimal supervision.

The CRA will assist with recruiting and screening participants, reviewing participant records, administering study-related surveys, maintaining appropriate electronic databases and source documentation.

Additionally, the CRA may be asked to assist with other study team tasks such as development of recruitment material, assisting with literature reviews, summarizing data and preparing reports.

Conducts research assessments and procedures independently. Oversees operations when leadership is unavailable. Recruits and screens participants, reviews records and surveys, and maintains databases. Performs routine data analysis and prepares reports, data visualizations, and models.

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Must be able to get around a university setting.  Must be able to lift objects up to 20lbs.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: Med-Neurology, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Assignment Category: Part-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Assistant II
Job Family: Research
Job Sub-Family: Clinical Research
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Associate's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: MWF-8:30-5:00
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable