Research (Entry-level)

Seeking a research assistant position to help with a Phase I Clinical study for a novel device - Modified Bed pad for patient use.

The Research Assistant (RA) will assist with the recruitment and enrollment of participants into our Phase I clinical study. Tasks include working with clinical staff to identify potential participants, screening for eligibility, consenting, helping clinical staff properly utilize the device on the patients, data collection/measurement and completing other research assessments as the study requires. Work will be done at UPMC Montefiore and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. RA will be working closely with Dr. Rajeev Chaudhry on the study, who is a Urologist at UPMC.

Proper onboarding and training with the device will be provided. Hours are flexible as long as patient enrollment number quotas are met and device is being properly utilized and data is being collected accurately.

A High School Diploma or GED is required.

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