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UPMC · 1 day ago

Research Specialist

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

UPMC is examining sleep, circadian rhythms, brain function, mood, and behavior in adolescents through its Center for Adolescent Rewards, Rhythms and Sleep (CARRS). The Research Specialist will assist with laboratory operations, including data collection, organizing study visits, and interacting with study participants.

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Responsibilities

Organizing participant study visits
In-person and remote data collection and monitoring including: behavioral tasks, bio-samples collection, fMRI scans, clinical interviews, and home study
Assisting with participant recruitment, enrollment, conducting in-person study visits, and following participants through study completion
Maintain a flexible schedule to ensure participant data collection
Performs other research duties as assigned
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors

Qualification

Research methodologyClinical interviewsData collectionBehavioral interventionsDSM-5Computer proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAdaptabilityLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Social Work, 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
Ability to work evenings and weekends (including potentially on some Saturdays and/or Sundays)

Preferred

Prior experience conducting clinical interviews and/or behavioral interventions is preferred
Previous experience with adolescents and/or families is preferred
Working knowledge of research methodology is strongly preferred
Knowledge of DSM-5 preferred

Company

UPMC

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UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
dateFounded in 1893
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.upmc.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.46M
Key Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M

Leadership Team

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Leslie Davis
President and CEO
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Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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