Research Coordinator - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago
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Description
Department

BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Research

About the Department


The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is situated within the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago Medicine.

CCHE aims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041.

The University of Chicago's position on the South Side makes it uniquely situated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highly affected population.

The South Side communities and majority Black suburbs connected to them to the South represents the largest contiguous Black population in the United States.

By using our integrated HIV transmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to make new infections in these communities less frequent.

This is a grant funded position.

Job Summary


The Research Coordinator will assist with day-to-day operations of funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI) individuals.

This role will oversee several research projects with some oversight from the Research Manager and the Director of Research.

This position is grant funded.


Responsibilities:


  • Assists with daytoday operations of CDC and NIH funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice
- involved (CJI) populations vulnerable to COVID and HIV.

  • Coordinates multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation, and followup counseling.
  • Assists with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases.
  • Coordinates and conducts research studies.
  • Recruits; screens for eligibility and consenting participants; delivers assessments, interventions, and controls; performs data entry; and issues referrals to COVID testing and service programming when appropriate.
  • Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
  • Participates in studyrelated documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications


Education:


Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).


  • Work

Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

  • Certifications:
  • Preferred Qualifications

Education:


  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience:

  • Previous research experience.
  • Experience working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual minorities.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.
Preferred Competencies

  • Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility.
  • Creativity.
  • Manage stressful situations.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work
on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
  • Working Conditions
  • Attend necessary orientation and trainings throughout Chicago.
  • Provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in nontraditional settings (community venues).
  • Work
in community-based settings and program office.

  • Application Documents
  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)
Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans


and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

For additional information please see the

University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Applicant Inquiry Form.


We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-b
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