We are a research laboratory at the Department of Psychiatry and Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic focusing on biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. We conduct multiple studies focused on monitoring the progression of Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology in vivo, using techniques including positron emission imaging (PET), magnetic resonance imaging, and highly sensitive assays for fluid biomarkers.

The Research Specialist will assist in day-to-day research study operations under the guidance of the senior research coordinator. This will include, but not limited to, recruitment of participants for multiple research studies, scheduling participants for various study procedures, delivery of informed consent forms, maintaining datasets and performing quality checks.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).

• Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field.

• Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.

• Experience working with older adults preferred.

• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.

• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran