Grad Hourly OBGYN - BIRCWH
About The Position
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Graduate Hourly employee to support clinical research activities. The position assists with study preparation, participant recruitment, clinical data collection, biospecimen coordination, and research documentation. Under the supervision of research staff and investigators, the employee contributes to ongoing research initiatives focused on women's health, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes. The role supports study activities from preparation and participant contact through clinical visits, biospecimen and data workflows, regulatory documentation, and research communication. It also includes completing required training and performing other related duties and special projects as assigned. This is a Graduate Hourly position and is not eligible for employee health, dental, or vision benefits. It does not generate a tuition or service fee waiver.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
- Prior experience working on a research team or supporting research activities.
- Complete required CITI training before the start date.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to follow established procedures, maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively, and seek guidance when needed.
- Basic proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic records.
Nice To Haves
- Academic background, coursework, or experience in obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, maternal and child health, public health, or related clinical research.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical chart abstraction, and research data collection.
- Experience with REDCap, including data entry, database management, or form development.
- Experience with literature reviews, scientific writing, or preparation of research materials.
- Familiarity with biospecimen handling, basic data analysis, or statistical software.
Responsibilities
- Assist with literature searches, study materials, data collection tools, research schedules, and coordination of study activities.
- Support participant screening, recruitment, scheduling, follow-up, questionnaires, and informed consent activities as trained and delegated.
- Assist with research visits and study procedures in clinical settings, following approved protocols.
- Assist with biospecimen collection workflows, labeling, processing, storage, tracking, and documentation as trained and assigned.
- Abstract information from authorized clinical records and assist with REDCap data entry, database maintenance, form development, and data quality checks under supervision.
- Assist with data queries, basic analyses, and preparation of summaries, tables, and figures under supervision.
- Help maintain study files, screening logs, training records, and regulatory documentation, including materials for IRB submissions, monitoring visits, audits, and study reports.
- Identify and report potential protocol deviations, data errors, specimen issues, or participant concerns to designated research staff.
- Assist with literature reviews, reference management, and preparation of grant materials, abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Participate in research meetings, provide updates on assigned activities, and complete required training.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
