Clinical Research Technician, MOSAAIC Study of Asian Americans

About the Department

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH) is located in the Biological Sciences Division. It integrates human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic determinants, policies, and genetic determinants to study the treatment, prevention, and wellness of disease. IPPH combines the University of Chicago’s strengths in population science with research in genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics to improve human health outcomes and to develop a multidisciplinary training program for precision health research.

The Clinical Research Technician supports the planning, execution, and management of observational and interventional studies, including clinic- and community-based research. The role coordinates multi‑institutional and occasionally international studies, ensuring accurate data and biospecimen collection, quality control, regulatory compliance, and participant engagement. The technician works closely with Scientific Directors and Research Managers to contribute to study design, data analysis, and the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations.

• Coordinate and manage quality control for observational and interventional studies in the Institute for Population and Precision Health.
• Oversee multi‑institutional and some international studies, many of which are federally funded or sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.
• Supervise collection of clinical data, survey data, environmental data, and associated samples and biospecimens.
• Assist with subject engagement, screening, recruitment, consent, data and specimen collection, and subject follow‑up and retention at community partner locations.
• Monitor study participants, schedule and conduct study‑related procedures (e.g., interviews, phlebotomies, follow‑ups) and establish data quality control checks.
• Work with Scientific Directors and Research Managers in planning, development, and evaluation of research.
• Coordinate data acquisition, entry, QC, and query response.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, media, and curricular materials related to research.
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• Facilitate and participate in daily activities of moderately complex studies, including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
• Perform all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies and contribute to problem‑solving on assigned studies.
• Use knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate collection of analyzable data and/or samples.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience in a related field (no four‑year degree required).

Knowledge and skills developed through 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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

• 2–5 years of experience in clinical research coordination, management, or a related role.
• Experience overseeing observational and interventional studies, including multi‑institutional or international research projects.

• Phlebotomy certification.

• Strong knowledge of clinical research methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques.
• Understanding of IRB processes, regulatory policies, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency in data management, documentation, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with study teams, participants, and stakeholders.
• Capability to train, mentor, and supervise frontline research staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment while maintaining independence.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and relevant research software applications.
• Competence in recruiting,…