Clinical Sr. Research Assistant

About the Department

Public Health Sciences (PHS) is the home for the core quantitative research fields in public health: biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research. Our faculty both lead research projects in these fields 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. Our mission is to improve the health of human populations and reduce health disparities by expanding knowledge of factors that affect health, advancing methods for conducting such research, and training the next generation of innovative public health scholars and professionals.

The Clinical Sr. Research Assistant will oversee key aspects of clinical research studies, including subject recruitment, data collection, and the development and maintenance of databases. The role also involves data analysis to interpret findings and contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication. The Clinical Research Assistant will manage day‑to‑day project tasks, ensuring timelines are met and study protocols are followed.

The Clinical Research Assistant will work closely with the PI and research teams to maintain high standards of quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

This at‑will position is wholly or partially funded by extramural funds (e.g., grant, gift, endowment) which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor. Your employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these extramural funds and your satisfactory job performance. If this position is eliminated due to the discontinuation of extramural funding, you will be given a minimum of one pay period’s written notice (2 weeks) or pay in‑lieu of notice.

This position is not eligible for employer‑sponsored employment authorization.

• Develop epidemiology questionnaires and study protocols.
• Build and maintain databases using REDCap.
• Prepare IRB submissions.
• Recruit subjects and collect data.
• Review and retrieve clinical and laboratory results from EPIC.
• Perform data analysis for progress reports.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Provide general administrative support (e.g., literature reviews, study reports).
• Perform all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• Assist with and perform various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.
• Support quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of clinical studies to collect analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Perform other related work as needed.

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

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

• MPH

• Work experience with clinical research study recruitment.
• Data analysis work experience.
• Contribution to preparation of scientific manuscripts.

• Hybrid work arrangements will be considered.

Hourly pay range: $21.63 – $26.44.

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.

Drug Test

Required:

Yes

Health Screen

Required:

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry

Required:

No

Weekly hours: 40

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Job Family:
Research

Role Impact:
Individual Contributor

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