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Research Technician

Pay Range: $19.23/yr - $26.44/yr (Hourly Basis).

Department: BSD PSY – Brett Lab.

About the Department: To honor our promise to always put our patients first and be ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.

The Research Technician will function within a clinical research laboratory that conducts laboratory and clinical studies of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances. The research program involves behavioral and pharmacological interventions, e-cigarette and smoking cue exposures, and smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment. The project coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator in overseeing day-to-day research project operations for an NIH‑funded trial testing a mobile health intervention for e-cigarette use and smoking.

• Develop and disseminate study‑specific advertisements, ensuring monthly recruiting and pacing goals are met.
• Screen and schedule study participants.
• Conduct telephone and video‑conferencing interviews with study applicants for eligibility determination and follow‑up assessments.
• Provide quality assurance of all measures and incoming data.
• Coordinate study‑related data management and organization according to lab‑preferred guidelines.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews to inform project and protocol development.
• Oversee preparation, storage, and inventory of lab biological samples, and prepare shipments for both internal and external analyses.
• Manage study supply inventory and ordering.
• Create subject mailings for materials related to their participation in the trial, including study medications and saliva drug screens.
• Summarize and present on key study‑related metrics (e.g., enrollment pacing, adverse events) at lab meetings.
• Collect and enter data, assist in analysis of data and in the preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Comply with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Perform other related work as needed.

• Vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent experience in a related field (four‑year degree not required).

• Less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Working in a complex academic medical center.
• Excellent professional and written communication skills.
• Familiar with research studies.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and electronic data capture (e.g., Redcap).
• Experience in coding and statistical programs (e.g., R, Python, Java, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience in clinical interviewing and conducting experimental sessions in behavioral research.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry: Higher Education

Role Impact: Individual Contributor

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits Eligible: 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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