Clinical Research Assistant: Nutrition for Precision Health

Care2Prevent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for a Temporary Clinical Research Assistant within the Nutrition for Precision Health program. This on-site role in Chicago supports biospecimen collection, data recording, and laboratory processing under GCP and IRB guidelines.

Responsibilities include participant enrollment, sample handling, and data quality checks. Relevant wet lab experience and phlebotomy are preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor’s in a related

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Nursing, Biology or closely related field preferred.
• 1 year of relevant research experience including outreach, study recruitment, and biometrics collection preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Wet lab sample processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens, including blood draws and processing samples.
• Introduces participants to the study and assists with consent.
• Administers tests and questionnaires per study protocols.
• Packages and ships biological samples per protocol and safety rules.
• Maintains study records and prepares basic charts/graphs.

Skills

Research techniques

Regulatory policies

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Nursing, Biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for a Temporary Clinical Research Assistant within the Nutrition for Precision Health program. This on-site role in Chicago supports biospecimen collection, data recording, and laboratory processing under GCP and IRB guidelines.

Responsibilities include participant enrollment, sample handling, and data quality checks. Relevant wet lab experience and phlebotomy are preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor’s in a related