Clinical Research Assistant — Data & Recruitment

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Research Assistant to support literature search, data management, and participant recruitment for clinical research projects. The role involves obtaining consent, scheduling interviews, and maintaining study files.

The position requires strong communication and math skills, familiarity with data entry and statistical software, and the ability to work with patients and families across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Requires communication and mathematics skills normally acquired in four years of college.
• Prefer graduate of or student in graduate program in neurosciences, nursing, psychology, engineering, social work, public health or related field.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and data handling requirements.
• Familiarity with literature searches and data collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and manage data on studies.
• Recruit participants and obtain informed consent; schedule interviews.
• Assist data collection, transcription, coding, and data entry for analysis.
• Prepare graphs, tables and reports for dissemination and presentation.
• Maintain study records and coordinate with research staff across sites.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Typing

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year college)

Graduate student or graduate degree in neuroscience / nursing / psychology / engineering / social work / public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stata

SPSS

MATLAB

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Research Assistant to support literature search, data management, and participant recruitment for clinical research projects. The role involves obtaining consent, scheduling interviews, and maintaining study files.

The position requires strong communication and math skills, familiarity with data entry and statistical software, and the ability to work with patients and families across diverse settings.