Research Analyst

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago focuses on understanding genetics and genomics as they relate to human health, evolution, and disease, offering robust training and research opportunities. The job participates in scientific research projects and oversees the conduct of clinical studies of asthma and allergic diseases. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. Supervises Clinical Research Coordinators.

Requirements

College or university degree in related field.
Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field.
Project management.
Grant operations.
Database management.
Team leadership.
Participant recruitment and engagement.
Regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project.
With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects.
Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
Performs other related work as needed.