Research Analyst, Neurological Surgery

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects for the Department of Neurological Surgery. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Ability to assimilate constructive feedback from principal investigator and communicate timely updates.
Ability to work as part of a team: forming and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse researchers, staff, community stakeholders, contractors, and patients.
Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers and other support staff.

Responsibilities

Maintains technical and administrative support for research projects within the laboratory and broader academic research program.
Analyzes, organizes, and maintains research data, databases, and/or biological specimens; assists with data collection, quality control, and record maintenance.
Conducts literature reviews and assists with preparation of abstracts, reports, manuscripts, presentations, grant materials, and other scientific documents.
Supports clinical and translational research activities, including subject recruitment and scheduling, protocol development and maintenance, regulatory documentation, and study coordination.
Maintains updated knowledge of research methodologies, laboratory procedures, regulatory policies, and relevant scientific literature related to ongoing projects.
Supports the research mission of the laboratory and department.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.
Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
Performs other related work as needed.