University of Chicago-posted 4 days ago
$24 - $34/Yr
Entry Level
Remote • Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children’s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children’s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care ‘close to home’ whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare. The Department of Pediatrics has approximately 185 physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists in 15 sections that cover the range of pediatric care. Our education program serves the students of the College, the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), 70 categorical pediatric residents, 6 child neurology residents, 58 fellows, and numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has a staff of 220 advanced practice providers, administrators, research administrators, clinical research associates, and laboratory staff. The Department has an expanding portfolio of Federal, Foundational, and Philanthropic awards, and is committed to doubling its research base in the next three years. The section of developmental pediatrics is an interdisciplinary center of neurodevelopmental and behavioral faculty, fellows, advanced practice nursing, developmental psychology, health services and epidemiology committed to improving life course outcomes of children with early onset disabilities. Our goal is to examine facilitators and barriers that optimize health, functioning and participation for children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities in collaboration with families and community supports . Job Summary: The temporary Research Analyst performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. Primary responsibilities include collection of research data, interviewing research participants as defined by Principal Investigator, organization of research data, quality assurance of data collection, research activity reporting, maintaining research protocols, and other assigned duties. This is a fully remote position that requires reliable internet access. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain regular working hours aligned with operational needs, typically between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Standard Time and to be available for virtual meetings and team collaboration.

  • Interviews research subjects as determined by Principal Investigator.
  • Maintains scheduling of research subjects.
  • Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
  • Analyzes and maintains data.
  • Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
  • Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, working understanding of biology and its role in diseases, understanding of regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
  • High School Diploma required.
  • S ome college or university education in biology or closely related field .
  • K nowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline .
  • Familiarity with research processes .
  • Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
  • Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Ability to read and understand complex documents (e.g., scientific publications).
  • Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
  • Adaptability to change in working situations and work assignments .
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