Job ID: 641533
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours:
Shift: Day
Facility: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Department: Optimization of Drug Dosing in
Location: 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh PA 15213
Description
Are you interested in joining a team that conducts research studies relating to women and pregnancy? This group enrolls pregnant women in various clinical trials and follow them through pregnancy and often times for several years after delivery. The goal of the clinical trials is to improve the outcomes of pregnancy for both the mothers and the babies and to improve women’s health. The ideal candidate for this position will have great people interaction skills. They will be responsible for recruiting participants for several obstetric studies at Magee. They will also be responsible for conducting study visits, which includes interviewing participants about sensitive personal information, collecting specimens (including drawing blood) and following up with participants after delivery. This position will also require someone who can interact with newborns and mothers in the early stages of the post-partum period.
Are you interested in joining a team that conducts research studies relating to women and pregnancy? This group enrolls pregnant women in various clinical trials and follow them through pregnancy and often times for several years after delivery. The goal of the clinical trials is to improve the outcomes of pregnancy for both the mothers and the babies and to improve women’s health. The ideal candidate for this position will have great people interaction skills. They will be responsible for recruiting participants for several obstetric studies at Magee. They will also be responsible for conducting study visits, which includes interviewing participants about sensitive personal information, collecting specimens (including drawing blood) and following up with participants after delivery. This position will also require someone who can interact with newborns and mothers in the early stages of the post-partum period.
Purpose:
Under Faculty or Research Associate supervision, accurately performs research projects according to established study design and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Under Faculty or Research Associate supervision, accurately performs research projects according to established study design and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Administer questionnaires, and assists with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens.
- Assist in obtaining educational resources necessary to perform and interpret research and to remain abreast in research area of function.
- Follow appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws and regulations and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage.
- Maintain a safe clean laboratory-working environment including appropriate equipment maintenance and usage, by conforming to laboratory and hospital policies and standards.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, including timely ordering and receipt of required supplies and their proper storage.
- Perform approved research projects according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage and analysis of data and reporting of results.
- Prepare, label, store and disposesof reagents, and calibrates equipment for research projects.
- Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.
- When position is required to work within the outpatient clinic, assist with patient care activities to ensure efficient and appropriate service.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or other basic science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a science or health related field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in related science courses.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for handling and processing specimens for testing, including preparation of specimens, operation of laboratory equipment, microscopic examination, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately collect, store and interpret research data.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, staff and investigators.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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