Clinical Research Coordinator , MOSAAIC Study of Asian Americans

Research Assistant

The job performs routine assignments related to the documentation and reporting of basic clinical studies. Supports decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

• Coordination and quality control for observational and interventional, including both clinic and community-based studies, within the Institute for Population and Precision Health.
• This may include oversight of the 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 activities.
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.
• Monitor study participants, schedule, and conduct study-related procedures (eg. interviews, phlebotomies, and follow-ups) and establish data quality control checks).
• Work with the Research Manager in the planning, development, and evaluation of day-to-day research activities.
• Coordination of data acquisition, entry, QC, and query response.
• Performs other related work as needed.
• Provide leadership and organization in the clinic and community settings for the Research Assistant team.
• Ensure that the team functions in a manner that supports the highest quality population research.
• Assists the Research Manager with on-boarding and training new Research Assistants.
• Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

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

Certifications:

Experience:

• 1-3 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge in relevant scientific field of nutrition research.
• Knowledge of research techniques of methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytic skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to offer leadership to frontline research staff.

• Office, clinic, and community setting.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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

Research

Individual Contributor

40

Yes

Yes

No

Salary

Exempt

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

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.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, 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.

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