UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Research Assistant Clinical Research to support the Feghali Diabetic Research team! This position will work Monday - Friday, daylight, 40 hours per week. _*Hours may be subject to change based on business needs._ Under the supervision of Faculty or a Research Associate, the Clinical Research Assistant plays a key role in supporting clinical research projects by adhering to established study protocols and procedures. Responsibilities include: + Participant Recruitment: Identify and engage eligible patients for research studies + Chart Review: Screen medical records to assess study eligibility criteria + Sample Handling: Collect, process, and manage biological sample according to protocol + Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized research files and charts + Data Collection: Gather and record study data with precision and integrity This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to upholding research standards in a clinical setting. **Responsibilities:** + Maintain laboratory inventory, including timely ordering and receipt of required supplies and their proper storage. + Follow appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws and regulations and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage. + When position is required to work within the outpatient clinic, assist with patient care activities to ensure efficient and appropriate service. + Administer questionnaires, and assists with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens. + Prepare, label, store and disposesof reagents, and calibrates equipment for research projects. + Maintain a safe clean laboratory-working environment including appropriate equipment maintenance and usage, by conforming to laboratory and hospital policies and standards. + Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient. + Assist in obtaining educational resources necessary to perform and interpret research and to remain abreast in research area of function. + Perform approved research projects according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage and analysis of data and reporting of results. + Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or other basic science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a science or health related field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in related science courses is required. + *Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for handling and processing specimens for testing, including preparation of specimens, operation of laboratory equipment, microscopic examination, etc. + Demonstrated ability to accurately collect, store and interpret research data. + Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, staff and investigators. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Act 33 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**