Research Nurse - Surgery, College of Medicine

Research Nurse
- Surgery, College of Medicine

Hiring Department: Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1041523

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday
- Friday; 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: August 24, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $69,181. / Annual Salary

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a minority serving institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic serving institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

• Operate research laboratory equipment used is specimen, centrifugation, and storage/handling of specimens.
• Ensures site compliance with research protocols by reviewing all regulatory requirements to confirm implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities.
• Recruit and screen candidates and/or subjects for research study eligibility by scheduling study visit appointments and informing potential candidates of projects and process.
• Develops accurate source materials and ensures compliance from site staff.
• Collect, document, and maintain clinical data according to requirements and procedures.
• Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both sponsor and UIC databases.
• Ensures appropriate credentialing and training of the study team.
• Supports the regulatory staff in the maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with UIC SOP and applicable regulations.
• Create reports, grant applications (including budgets) and author and coauthor articles for publication.
• Collect specimens such as blood and/or tissue and arrange for shipment to offsite lab.
• Interfaces with research participants, to support efforts to determine eligibility and consenting of study participants according to protocol.
• Communicates and collaborates specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsor, monitors, PI and study participants.
• Analyze laboratory results.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Science or Nursing or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of training and/or experience in a clinical research setting.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in outpatient or inpatient Transplant nursing.

Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.