Graduate OBGYN Research Assistant

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Graduate Hourly employee to assist with clinical research activities in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role involves study preparation, participant recruitment, data collection, biospecimen coordination, and documentation under supervision.

Responsibilities include literature searches, screening and recruitment, data entry in REDCap, and maintenance of regulatory materials.

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

• Study Preparation and Participant Support: Assist with literature searches, study materials, data collection tools, research schedules, and coordination of study activities.
• Biospecimen and Clinical Data Support: Assist with biospecimen collection workflows, labeling, processing, storage, tracking, and documentation; assist with REDCap data entry and data quality checks.
• Regulatory Documentation and Study Quality: Maintain study files, screening logs, training records, and regulatory documentation including IRB materials.
• Research Communication and Dissemination: Assist with literature reviews, reference management, grant materials, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Graduate student enrollment

CITI training completed

Graduate degree program enrollment

Tools

REDCap

Excel

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Graduate Hourly employee to assist with clinical research activities in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role involves study preparation, participant recruitment, data collection, biospecimen coordination, and documentation under supervision.

Responsibilities include literature searches, screening and recruitment, data entry in REDCap, and maintenance of regulatory materials.