Clinical Research Assistant

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • $19 - $24

About The Position

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. The Clinical Research Assistant is part of the Research Incubation Unit of the Office of Clinical Research. The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI). While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of clinical research projects, the RA oversees, facilitates and coordinates the daily activities of clinical research and plays a critical role in the conduct of the studies to ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations. This position is housed within the Research Incubation Unit but will work specifically with investigators in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. By performing these duties, the RA works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical studies. This position will have primary accountability to the Clinical Research Manager for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the Office of Clinical Research. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of work or volunteer experience in a health care related setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent skills interacting with members of the public in a health care setting.
• Self-directed learner.

Responsibilities

• Research tasks include recruitment, screening for eligibility, consenting participants, conducting research assessments, data entry, and subject follow-up and scheduling.
• Perform specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management, survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required to conduct the study and retain research subjects.
• Understands protocols and may collect information about adverse events (AEs), identified in the protocol or investigator brochure.
• Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• May perform data abstraction and entry for retrospective chart review studies.
• Meets with the study PI on a regular basis to discuss study updates.
• Performs all tasks in basic clinical studies.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees