Research Coordinator

Department BSD MED
- Infectious Diseases
- Chicago Center HIV Elimination
- Health Care About the Department 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 represents the largest contiguous Black population in the United States.

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

Job Summary The Research Coordinator will assist with day to day operations of funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI) individuals. They will oversee several research projects with some oversight from the Research Manager and the Director of Research. The candidate will be expected to actively pursue required knowledge and skills for professional development and stay informed about the NIH and CDC regulations and requirements.

The candidate will report to the Director of Research. Funded projects include COVID testing, HIV care, PrEP care, network science, substance use. This position is grant funded.

• Supports recruitment, screening for eligibility, and consenting community members.
• Delivers assessments, interventions, and controls.
• Supports data entry and analysis, offering referrals to service programming when appropriate.
• Conducts literature reviews, and supports manuscript and grant writing.
• May engage in data management and analysis.
• Oversees day-to-day research project operations.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of CDC and NIH funded projects.
• Coordinates multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation and follow-up counseling.
• Assists with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases.
• Supports evening and weekend events when research is requested on site.
• Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• 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 vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications:
  
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• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience:
  
  Previous research experience.
• Background working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual minorities.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.

• Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Manage stressful situations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research.

• Direct patient or community member contact.
• Work in clinics, research spaces, and community based settings, such as CBOs or patient homes.
• Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
• Exposure to infectious material.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required)

Pay Type Hourly

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Pay Range $24.04 - $28.85

Eligible Yes

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