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UPMC Research Associate WPIC | The Center for Autism & Developmental Disorders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Center for Autism & Developmental Disorders conducts human subjects research in the areas of autism spectrum disorders and Down syndrome. The hope is to help advance understanding and treatment by conducting longitudinal and psychopharmacological research across the age span.
The Research Associate WPIC will be conducting telephone screening interviews, participating in study visits; participating in meetings with other sites who are part of specific research studies.
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities:
Assist with recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).
Maintain accurate documentation.
Bachelors degree required preferably in Psychology or related field.
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:
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
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