Research Specialist at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Participant recruitment, Data collection, Clinical assessments, Behavioral assessments, Sleep-circadian measures, Data processing, Data entry, Quality control, Research methodology, Administrative tasks, Supervision, Ethics training, Clinical research, Questionnaires, Computer tasks

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Sleep, Affective Neuroscience, and Development Lab (www.sleepneuro.pitt.edu) is looking for a Research Specialist! The SAND Lab is located in UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and is headed by Dr. Adriane Soehner. We are seeking a full-time Research Specialist to lead participant recruitment and data collection for a National Institute of Mental Health studies examining how sleep-circadian factors impact mood and performance in adolescents and young adults (ages 16-24). The Research Specialist will consent participants, run standardized clinical, behavioral, and sleep/circadian assessments, and aid in data processing. This individual will work closely with a lab coordinator, other research staff, and the data manager, as well as with the staff of the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center. This position is grant funded. Responsibilities: Recruit, screen, schedule, and compensate adolescent and young adult participants Conduct standardized study assessments involving screening interviews, questionnaires, sleep-circadian measures, and computer tasks. Able to maintain a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours to accommodate participant assessments. Assist with data-related duties (data entry, quality control, processing, management) in collaboration with a data manager and systems analyst. Ensure accurate, efficient, and complete data collection and study documentation. Assist, as needed, with project administrative tasks. Provide supervision and oversight to undergraduate directed research students working on the protocol. Demonstrate respect and sensitivity to study participants. Interact skillfully with adolescent, young adult, and clinical populations. Handle sensitive clinical and research data in compliance with University, State, and federal requirements. 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. Complete and pass on-line ethics and research practice training modules as required by the University of Pittsburgh and the National Institutes of Health. Completes other trainings as required by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Research Specialist will lead participant recruitment and data collection for studies examining sleep-circadian factors in adolescents and young adults. They will also assist with data management, quality control, and provide supervision to undergraduate research students.