Clinical Research Assistant, MOSAAIC Study for Asian Americans

About The Department

Department: BSD IPP - MOSAAIC

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, integrates 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 has the common goal of improving human health outcomes.

Another major goal of the Institute is to develop a 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.

The job provides technical research support activities related to collecting, documenting, and reporting on basic clinical studies. Supports the administrative and operational tasks for 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.

• 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 &/or questionnaires following protocols.
• Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.
• Will be responsible to package and ship biological samples to an outside lab.
• Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UChicago Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & 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.
• Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.
• Acquires and applies knowledge of clinical studies to collect analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Performs other related work as needed.

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

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Nursing, Biology or closely related field.

• 1-year relevant research experience including experience with outreach efforts, study recruitment, and collecting biometric data.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Wet lab sample processing experience.

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office .

• On-campus, office and clinic locations.
• Community partner locations.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Research

Individual Contributor

40

Yes

Yes

No

Hourly

Non-Exempt

$19.23 - $24.04

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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