Research Assistant III
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Join the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center (SBNC), a state-of-the-art research laboratory supporting more than a dozen active protocols in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment. This position assists polysomnographic technologists with the accurate and complete collection of electrophysiological data and supports protocol-specific study procedures. Responsibilities may include monitoring data-acquisition devices; administering forms and paper-based or computerized assessments; collecting, labeling, and storing urine and saliva samples; and accurately obtaining participant and patient vital signs.
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities:
Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).
Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.
High school diploma or GED required.
Some college preferred.
Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
Prior research experience 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