Research Assistant (remote)

The Research Assistant will provide assistance to the Chief of Adolescent Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics with a variety of community-based research studies.

Specific tasks include data collection at community sites, data entry, assistance with tracking participants, literature searches, transcription, maintenance of online surveys, development of research protocols, facilitation of study record keeping, and collaboration with other researchers.

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible for collecting data for one or more projects located in the greater Pittsburgh region. Prior research experience is desired including experience with ACASI, EndNote, Excel, MS Word, and Access, as well as, experience conducting literature reviews, data entry, database development, and manipulation.

Candidate must be willing to travel to community sites in the western Pennsylvania region. Experience working with community-based organizations, including community health and knowledge of how to collect local data is of particular interest. Solid interpersonal communication skills, knowledge of women’s health and adolescent health, and prior experience working in community-based and clinic-based settings are a plus. One year of relevant administrative experience is required. Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

The hiring range posted above is for a full-time position at 100% effort. The salary range for this part-time position will be prorated based on 60% effort.

This position will be 100% remote.

PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment.

Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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