Epi Research Assistant - Chicago, United States - Rush University
Description
Location:
Chicago, IL
Hospital:
RUSH University Medical Center
Department:
Behavioral Sciences-Res Adm
Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift:
Shift 1
Work Schedule:8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Summary:
The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information from participants according to the established sleep and circadian protocols.
Conduct interviews, epidemiological, social or behavioral assessments, and collect data and/or biological samples from research participants and families in studies.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.Required Job Qualifications:
- Some college with prior data collection experience required.
- Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets and other databases.
- Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communications.
- Ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants.
- Ability to navigate sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality of participants.
- Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary team settings.
- May require 68 weeks training depending on study protocols.
- Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
- May require personal transportation to field location.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree. If degreed, no prior research experience required.
- Fluent in spoken English.
- Must be able to read and write in English.
Responsibilities:
Recruit and screen study participants:
posting ads, distributing flyers, calling participants, meeting with participants virtually or in person.
- Administer tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols.
- Maintain study records and editing for completeness and accuracy.
- Write, update, and prepare lab instructions and study related materials.
Enter and analyze data:
data entry of sleep logs and other forms, manipulating spreadsheets, making graphs, etc.
Run study participants:
preparing equipment and experimental rooms, following checklists, running laboratory sessions, writing accurate chart notes, handling equipment emergencies, monitoring and engaging with research participants, etc.
Download study equipment with participants:
downloading and interpreting data, writing accurate chart notes, instructing and correcting participants, communicating problems to study coordinator/PI.
- Utilize approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures.
Maintain equipment and computers:
caring for equipment, testing equipment, sending equipment for repairs, etc.
- Maintain supply inventory.
- Keep lab neat, clean and organized: cleaning up after laboratory sessions with participants, keeping common areas clean and organized, finding new ways to organize.
- Manage other various smaller lab jobs to ensure the lab runs smoothly.
- Attend regular team meetings.
- Troubleshoot field issues when necessary, using discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
- May help draft abstracts, manuscripts, or presentations to disseminate study findings.
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