Grad Hourly OBGYN - BIRCWH

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

REDCap experience

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Graduate Hourly employee to support clinical research activities within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The position will assist with study preparation, participant recruitment, data collection, biospecimen coordination, and research documentation under supervision.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, data entry in REDCap, regulatory documentation, and dissemination activities.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
• Prior experience working on a research team or supporting research activities.
• Completion of required CITI training before the start date.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures, maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively, and seek guidance when needed.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature searches, study materials, data collection tools, research schedules, and coordination of study activities.
• Support participant screening, recruitment, scheduling, follow-up, questionnaires, and informed consent activities.
• Assist with biospecimen collection workflows, labeling, processing, storage, tracking, and documentation.
• Abstract information from authorized clinical records and assist with REDCap data entry, database maintenance, form development, and data quality checks under supervision.
• Assist with data queries, basic analyses, and preparation of summaries, tables, and figures under supervision.
• Assist with maintaining study files, screening logs, training records, regulatory documentation, including IRB materials, monitoring visits, audits, and study reports.
• Identify and report potential protocol deviations, data errors, specimen issues, or participant concerns to designated research staff.
• Assist with literature reviews, reference management, and preparation of grant materials, abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Participate in research meetings, provide updates on assigned activities, and complete required training.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Graduate degree student at University of Illinois Chicago

CITI training completed

Tools

REDCap

Excel

Word

Job description

Hiring Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Location: Chicago, IL

Requisition ID: 1043346

Positing Close Date: November 20, 2026

Salary: The budgeted hourly rate for this position is $32.89. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a Graduate Hourly position. It is not eligible for employee health, dental, or vision benefits, and it does not generate a tuition or service fee waiver.

Position Summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Graduate Hourly employee to support clinical research activities within the Department of OBGYN. The position will assist with study preparation, participant recruitment, clinical data collection, biospecimen coordination, and research documentation. Working under the supervision of research staff and investigators, the position will contribute to ongoing research initiatives focused on women's health, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Study Preparation and Participant Support

• Assist with literature searches, study materials, data collection tools, research schedules, and coordination of study activities.
• Support participant screening, recruitment, scheduling, follow-up, questionnaires, and informed consent activities as trained and delegated.
• Assist with research visits and study procedures in clinical settings following approved protocols.

Biospecimen and Clinical Data Support

• Assist with biospecimen collection workflows, labeling, processing, storage, tracking, and documentation as trained and assigned.
• Abstract information from authorized clinical records and assist with REDCap data entry, database maintenance, form development, and data quality checks under supervision.
• Assist with data queries, basic analyses, and preparation of summaries, tables, and figures under supervision.

Regulatory Documentation and Study Quality

• Assist with maintaining study files, screening logs, training records, and regulatory documentation, including preparation of IRB materials, monitoring visits, audits, and study reports.
• Identify and report potential protocol deviations, data errors, specimen issues, or participant concerns to designated research staff.

Research Communication and Dissemination

• Assist with literature reviews, reference management, and preparation of grant materials, abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Participate in research meetings, provide updates on assigned activities, and complete required training.

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
• Prior experience working on a research team or supporting research activities.
• Completion of required CITI training before the start date.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures, maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively, and seek guidance when needed.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background, coursework, or experience in obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, maternal and child health, public health, or related clinical research.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical chart abstraction, and research data collection.
• Experience with REDCap, including data entry, database management, or form development.
• Experience with literature reviews, scientific writing, or preparation of research materials.
• Familiarity with biospecimen handling, basic data analysis, or statistical software.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.