Research Technician OSPU

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Research Technician Clinical Research to support the OSPU (Obstetric Specimen Processing Unit) at UPMC Hamot!

The Magee-Womens Research Institute Erie Campus is a satellite campus to the Magee Womens Research Institute. Our site hosts basic clinical research and clinical trials focused on improving women’s health. The Erie campus through its partnership with Penn State Behrend has brought new protocols to the Erie community. Additionally, the Erie campus hosts protocols that have been initiated in Pittsburgh. The research team has a presence in the outpatient UPP OBGYN offices and the labor and delivery unit within UPMC Hamot, Magee Womens Hospital. Check out our website here: Magee-Womens Research Institute Erie Campus | Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation

This position will work an evening shift. This position requires travel to satellite offices less than 5% of the time. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

Under supervision, the Research Tech Clinical Research is responsible for accurately performing research projects according to established study design and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe clean laboratory-working environment including appropriate equipment maintenance and usage, by conforming to laboratory and Hospital policies and standards.
• Administer questionnaires and assist with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment as well as obtaining research specimens.
• Assist in performing research protocol experimental procedures, under close supervision, including appropriate collection, recording, storage and analysis of data.
• Prepare, label, store and dispose of reagents and calibrates equipment for research projects.