Clinical Research Associate – Behavioral Health & Longitudinal Studies
(Hybrid, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
Job Type:Full-Time, Direct-Hire (Permanent placement on company payroll with full benefits; position is grant-funded; not a temporary staffing role)
Location:Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Schedule:Full-Time, Day Shift (Monday–Friday daylight schedule)
Work Arrangement:Hybrid (On-site clinical research activities in Pittsburgh combined with remote administrative and data tasks)
New Hire Starting Base Pay:$19.60 – $22.26 per hour (Starting placement within the range is determined by direct clinical research, participant interviewing, database management, or academic study experience.)
Future Earning Potential:Position hourly rate progresses up to $30.25 per hour over time through performance, tenure, and research career ladder advancement.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Education:Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Sociology, or a related research field required (OR current enrollment in a relatedBachelor’sdegree program with direct research environment experience).
- Technical Skills:Computer proficiency with standard software packages, data entry tools, research databases, and online/library research search engines.
- Core Competencies:Working knowledge of research methodologies, strong organization, precise data verification, and professional participant interviewing and tracking capabilities.
- Preferred Experience:Prior work experience in an academic or clinical research setting, experience administering surveys/Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), or experience conducting participant searches.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Longitudinal Study Execution:Assist in executing a 5-year longitudinal study tracking the development of alcohol tolerance in young adults using structured surveys and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).
- Participant Recruitment & Retention:Contact and schedule potential study subjects from designated pools, explain complex research protocols, obtain informed consent, and conduct subject searches to locate hard-to-reach participants.
- Data Collection & Quality Control:Administer research questionnaires and phone interviews under supervision, maintain updated subject databases,enterand verify study data, and execute quality control procedures.
- Investigational Support:Perform targeted literature and library searches as requested by the Principal Investigator (PI) and provide general clinical research assistance.
What We Offer
- Education & Career Growth:Direct exposure to cutting-edge psychiatric and behavioral health longitudinal research, mentorship from PIs, career ladder advancement, and tuition assistance opportunities.
- Health & Well-Being:Immediate comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting day one, plus employee wellness resources.
- Work-Life Balance & Time Off:Predictable daylight schedule with hybrid remote flexibility, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.
- Perks & Financial Security:Competitive starting base pay progression, total rewards options, and an exceptional employer-matched retirement savings program.
