Sobre este puesto de Research Coordinator en University of Chicago
Department
BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Research
About the Department
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
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities
Supporting recruitment, screening for eligibility, consenting community members.
Delivering assessments, interventions, controls.
Supporting data entry and analysis Offering referrals to service programming when appropriate.
Conducting literature reviews, support manuscript, and grant writing.
May engage in data management and analysis.
Oversee day to day research project operations.
Assist with day to day operations of CDC and NIH funded projects.
Coordinate multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation and follow-up counseling.
Assist with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases.
Support evening and weekend events for 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.
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).
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Experience:
Previous research experience.
Experience working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual minorities.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility.
Creativity.
Ability to manage stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research.
Ability to work on multiple projects.
Ability to perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.
Working Conditions
Direct patient or community member contact.
Work in clinics, research spaces, and community based settings (e.g. CBOs or patient homes).
Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
Exposure to infectious material.
Evenings and weekends as needed.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (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
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
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.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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