UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Research Specialist to support Orthopaedic Specialists located at 9104 Babcock Blvd Medical T building 5th floor Pittsburgh PA 15237. This role will primarily work Monday through Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM; 8:00AM-4:30PM (evenings and weekends required during shoulder fellowship interviews which is once a year). Travel to the Bethel Park office every Tuesday afternoon and travel to the Washington office every Thursday is required.

This role is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of Christopher C. Schmidt. The position oversees and coordinates clinical research and management of the cadaveric laboratory. This position also scribes in clinic for Dr. Schmidt in our Bethel office Tuesday afternoons and out Washington office Thursdays. 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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• 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Act 3