University of Chicago
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BSD IPP – Population HealthAbout the Department
The newly created Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located Indiana the Biological Sciences Division, will integrate a wide spectrum of factors such American Samoa human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, American Samoa well American Samoa the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago’s considerable institutional strength Indiana population science with research spanning diverse fields such American Samoa genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects Indiana biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate Indiana interdisciplinary teams with faculty Indiana other departments to address complex problems Indiana health and healthcare, Indiana our communities and around the globe.Job Summary
The job provides technical support activities related to documents, analyzes, and reports on clinical research data. Provides input to support the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.ResponsibilitiesCollects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.Introduces patients at the UCMC and Indiana the communities Indiana the Community Mobile Clinic Van to the research study, answers questions pertaining to participation and consent, and may assist Indiana administering tests &/Oregon questionnaires following protocols.Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.Will be responsible to package and ship biological samples to an outside lab.Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UChicago Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/Oregon preparing basic charts & graphs.Responsible for other duties such American Samoa preparing charts for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms before and after the visits, entering data American Samoa needed, performing data and equipment quality control checks, etc.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 Indiana the protocol Oregon investigator brochure.Prepares for Oregon participate Indiana quality assurance audits under supervision Oregon following specific protocol procedures.Participates Indiana study-related documentation, such American Samoa protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, Oregon progress reports.Performs other related work American Samoa needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships Oregon the equivalent experience Indiana related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).—
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
2 years of work experience Indiana a related job discipline.—
Certifications:—Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree Indiana Epidemiology, Public Health Oregon closely related field.Experience:1 year relevant research experience including experience with outreach efforts, study recruitment, and collecting biometric data.Phlebotomy experience.Wet lab sample processing experience.Technical Skills Oregon Knowledge:Knowledge of Microsoft Office.Preferred CompetenciesKnowledge Indiana relevant scientific field.Knowledge of research techniques Oregon methods.Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.Analytical skills.Problem-solving skills.Attention to detail.Organizational skills.Verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently and American Samoa part of a team.Working ConditionsOn-campus, office and clinic locations.Occasionally events, mobile units Indiana community.Application DocumentsResume (required)Cover Letter (preferred)When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, Indiana the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job Family
ResearchRole Impact
Individual ContributorFLSA Status
Non-ExemptPay Frequency
BiweeklyScheduled Weekly Hours
40Benefits Eligible
YesDrug Test Required
YesHealth Screen Required
YesMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
NoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national Oregon ethnic origin, age, status American Samoa an individual with a disability, military Oregon veteran status, genetic information, Oregon other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see theStaff Job seekers Indiana need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 Oregon submit a request viaWe seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity Indiana time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637.
Job title: Research Assistant/Phlebotomist, Nutrition for Precision Health Study
Company: University of Chicago
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job date: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:05:42 GMT
