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    Part-time Research Assistant, Connect - Chicago, United States - University of Chicago

    University of Chicago
    University of Chicago Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description
    Department

    BSD IPP - Connect

    About the Department


    The newly created Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, will integrate a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies, and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness.

    Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago's considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes.

    Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework.

    Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

    Job Summary

    This position provides technical support activities related to documents, analyzes, and reports on clinical research data. Provides input to support the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.


    This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract.

    Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

    Responsibilities


    • Performs blood draws both in the clinic and in community, including in-home, settings.
    • Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.
    • Introduces patients at the UCMC and in the communities in the Community Mobile Clinic Van to the research study, answers questions pertaining to participation and consent, and may assist in administering tests and/or questionnaires following protocols.
    • Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.
    • Responsible for packing and shipping biological samples to an outside lab.
    • Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the UChicago Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
    • Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data; and/or preparing basic charts and graphs.
    • Responsible for other duties such as preparing charts for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms before and after the visits, entering data as needed, performing data and equipment quality control checks, etc.
    • Performs specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management, survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required to conduct the study and retain research subjects.
    • Understands protocols and may collect information about adverse events (AEs), identified in the protocol or investigator brochure.
    • Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits under supervision or following specific protocol procedures.
    • Participates in study-related 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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

    *
    Certifications:* Preferred Qualifications


    Education:

    • Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, public health or closely related field.

    Experience:

    • One year of relevant research experience including experience with outreach efforts, study recruitment, and collecting biometric data.
    Licenses and

    Certifications:

    • Phlebotomy certificate.

    Technical Skills or Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
    • Research techniques or methods.
    • Regulatory policies and procedures.
    Preferred Competencies


    • Analytical skills.
    • Problem-solving skills.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Work independently and as part of a team.
    Working Conditions


    • Office, clinical, and event setting.
    • This position will primarily work from our UChicago South Loop and River East locations and will work at the Hyde Park campus location as backup.
    • This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week.
    Application Documents


    • Resume/CV (required)
    • Cover Letter (preferred)
    • References Contact Information (3)(preferred)


    When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

    Job Family

    Research

    Role Impact

    Individual Contributor

    FLSA Status

    Non-Exempt

    Pay Frequency

    Biweekly

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    20

    Benefits Eligible

    Yes

    Drug Test Required

    Yes

    Health Screen Required

    Yes

    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.


    Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via 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-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.


    The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.


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    Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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