Research Associate | Joffe Lab
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Purpose
Assist in the execution of research protocols and services.
Responsibilities
Contact and schedule potential participants from a designated pool of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research studies. Conduct subject searches to locate subjects who are unable to be contacted. Explain research protocol and obtain informed consent from participants. Conduct on-line and/or library searches as needed by the PI as necessary. Perform phone interviews for research project protocol(s) as needed. Maintain and update subject information database. Conduct interviews with research participants under supervision as needed. Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Sociology or related research field or current enrollment in a related Bachelor's Degree program with direct experience in a research environment required. Familiarity with computers and common software packages required. Prior related work experience in a research setting preferred. Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Annual
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