Research Associate- Pediatric Cardiology, Childrens Hospital, UPMC

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Research Associate for the Heart and Vascular Institute Department of Pediatric Cardiology and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This position is Monday-Friday, daylight hours and will have a hybrid work option after the successful completeion of training and orientation. This position is funded through a grant that is scheduled to expire after 2 years. It is possible that the position may be terminated on or prior to the grant expiration date if conditions affecting the grant change. Purpose: Assist in the execution of research protocols and services. Responsibilities: Contact and schedule potential participants from a designated pool of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research studies. Conduct subject searches to locate subjects who are unable to be contacted. Explain research protocol and obtain informed consent from participants. Conduct on-line and/or library searches as needed by the PI as necessary. Perform phone interviews for research project protocol(s) as needed. Maintain and update subject information database. Conduct interviews with research participants under supervision as needed.