Research Assistant III

Join the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center (SBNC, a state-of-the-art research laboratory supporting more than a dozen active protocols in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment. This position assists polysomnographic technologists with the accurate and complete collection of electrophysiological data and supports protocol-specific study procedures. Responsibilities may include monitoring data-acquisition devices; administering forms and paper-based or computerized assessments; collecting, labeling, and storing urine and saliva samples; and accurately obtaining participant and patient vital signs.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s.

• Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Some college preferred.

• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.

• Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

• Prior research experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran