Department
 

BSD IPP - Population Health

About the Department
 

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, integrates a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago’s considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute has the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute is to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research 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. 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 (If exempt: 30 days, If non-exempt: 2 weeks), or pay in-lieu of notice.

Job Summary
 

The job provides technical research support activities related to collecting, documenting, and reporting on basic clinical studies. Supports the administrative and operational tasks for clinical research conducted across the University.

Responsibilities

Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.

Introduces patients at the UCMC and in the communities in the Community Mobile Clinic Van to the research study, answers questions pertaining to participation and consent, and may assist in administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.

Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.

Will be responsible to package and ship biological samples to an outside lab.

Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UChicago Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.

Responsible for other duties such as preparing charts for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms before and after the visits, entering data as needed, performing data and equipment quality control checks, etc.

Performs all tasks in basic clinical studies.

Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.

Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

Acquires and applies knowledge of clinical studies to collect analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Nursing, Biology or closely related field.

Experience:

1-year relevant research experience including experience with outreach efforts, study recruitment, and collecting biometric data.  

Phlebotomy experience.

Wet lab sample processing experience.

Preferred Competencies

Knowledge in relevant scientific field

Knowledge of research techniques or methods

Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

On-campus, office and clinic locations

Occasionally events, mobile units in community

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

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

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

20

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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