Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant - Pittsburgh, PA

On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, listed below, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow for next steps. This role will conduct research assessments and procedures. Recruit, screen, and enroll eligible participants in studies; escort participants to research sites, and update databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.

Job Duties Include:

• Conduct and support experimental research, focusing on immunotherapy and other modulatory strategies for GI cancers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and execute research projects.
• Analyze and interpret data, ensuring rigorous and reproducible results.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements in GI oncology and immunotherapy.
• Contribute to the writing of research proposals, grant applications, and scientific publications.
• Coordinate GI Cancer think tank research meetings (1-2 meetings per month).
• Present findings at internal meetings and national/international conferences.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in any bio-medical sciences. Master, PhD or equivalent favored.

Job Summary:

Conducts research assessments and procedures. Recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible participants in studies; escorts participants to research scanning sites. Updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.

Essential Functions:

The candidate should be highly organized and analytical. Communication skills both orally and written must be exceptional. The ability to continue learning and improving one's own skills. Physical Effort Light Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Assistant I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub-Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Master's in science degree or higher

Work Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

Job Tags

Similar Jobs