Temporary Clinical Research Assistant, Nutrition Precision Health

## Temporary Clinical Research Assistant, Nutrition for Precision Health Apply:
Onsite:
Chicago, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR35557
** Department
* * BSD IPP–NPH
** About the Department
** 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.
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.
** Job Information
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* Job Summary:

** 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 position is responsible for managing participant enrollment and consent processes, collecting and maintaining study data, and performing biospecimen collection including blood draws. As well as providing wet lab support where they will be processing biospecimens, maintaining sample integrity, and preparing specimens for shipment in compliance with study protocols and sponsor requirements.

The Clinical Research Assistant works closely with the research team to ensure all study activities are conducted in accordance with sponsor expectations, regulatory requirements, and institutional guidelines.  
** Responsibilities:
*** Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens, including performing blood draws and processing blood and urine samples.
* Introduces patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) to the research study, answers questions pertaining to participation and consent.
* Assists in administering tests and/or questionnaires following established study protocols.
* Packages and ships biological samples to outside laboratories in accordance with study protocols and safety requirements.
* Ensures all activities are conducted in strict accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all applicable 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.
* Prepares participant visit charts, sets up and cleans exam rooms before and after visits, and performs data and equipment quality control checks.
* Performs all tasks in basic clinical studies.
* Assists with and performs various…