Research Assistant

Department

BSD MED
- Infectious Diseases
- Chicago Center HIV Elimination
- Health Care

The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is situated within the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago Medicine. CCHE aims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041. The University of Chicago’s position on the South Side makes it uniquely situated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highly affected population. The South Side communities and majority Black suburbs connected to them to the South represent the largest contiguous Black population in the United States.

By using our integrated HIV transmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to reduce new infections in these communities.

The Research Assistant will assist the PI, Director of ED HIV and STI Screening, and Assistant Manager of Implementation Research to oversee implementation of several research projects at the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE). The candidate will report to the Assistant Manager of Implementation Research. Funded projects include STI and HIV testing, care and treatment, and diabetes screening in the University of Chicago Medicine – Emergency Department and Infectious Diseases.

This position is grant funded.

• Support recruitment efforts by screening for eligibility and consenting community members for research participation.
• Deliver assessments, interventions, and control activities according to study protocols.
• Provide referrals to service programs when appropriate.
• Conduct chart reviews for Implementation Science projects.
• Perform HIV testing, phlebotomy, and notification duties as assigned.
• Assist with data entry and management for clinical, social medicine, and research teams.
• Compile progress reports and document study procedures and methods.
• Assist with literature reviews, manuscript and grant writing.
• Provide support for administrative and research activities as needed.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Conduct research activities in community venues and other non‑traditional settings.
• Support quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Assist with and perform various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience in a related field (not typically required to have a four‑year degree). Knowledge and skills developed through less than two years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Experience working in research field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills: study recruitment and enrollment, interviewing, focus group facilitation, survey administration, etc.
• Strong knowledge of human subjects’ research and Good Clinical Practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain community member confidentiality.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability and/or willingness to conduct research activities in non‑traditional settings.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work evening and weekend research events conducted on site as needed.

• Job Family:
  Research
• Role Impact:
  Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Drug Test
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Health Screen
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Pay Range: $19.23 – $24.04
• 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.