The Versace’s Lab focuses on investigating the effects of adolescent concussion on the developing brain, the extent to which these interfere with changes in pubertal hormones in a sensitive developmental window, and whether these changes are associated with an increased vulnerability for psychological problems —including symptoms of depression, anxiety, irritability, and/or sleep problems— often reported during the first weeks of concussion. The Versace’s lab seeks to be an inclusive and safe space for all staff and participants. We value and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with and adhere to IRB renewals, modifications, and approved protocols.

• Screen participants in-person or via telephone/remote visits (via Teams). Administer research protocols at initial and follow-up visits, as directed, using NetDISC platform, REDCap, MRI protocols, and protocols for collecting saliva specimens.

• Schedule participants’ assessments at appropriate time intervals.

• Maintain database (data entry, data cleaning, data integrity checks, and NDA uploads) in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to all applicable protocols and regulations.

• Assist investigators, graduate students, and postdocs with administrative tasks and some data analysis for papers/presentations by performing some aspects as directed.

• Assist with participant recruitment (posting ads in schools/hospitals/stores, newspapers, completing mailings) as directed.

• Attend and participate in all project-related meetings.

• Supervise and educate student workers as directed.

Internal Description

• B.A. degree, or equivalent combination of experience and training - including 3-5 years of experience in coordinating multiple aspects of research projects (patient recruitment, assessment, treatment planning, and data collection,) required.

• Working knowledge of research standards is required (e.g., research protocols, manual of operations, data sharing, data user agreements).

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate some evening and weekend visits based on participant schedules is required.

• Experience with REDCap preferred.

• Experience working with adolescents is strongly preferred.

• Experience in clinical research with MRI is strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran