HIV Research Assistant - Community Testing & Data

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,491 - 33,117; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wide range of resources for eligible employees

Job summary

The Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant to support various research projects at the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination. This role involves recruitment, data management, and assisting with HIV testing and interventions.

Applicants should have vocational training or equivalent experience, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The position offers an opportunity to work in a meaningful project aimed at eliminating HIV transmissions by 2041.

Qualifications

• No four‑year degree typically required, but vocational training or equivalent experience needed.
• Knowledge and skills from under two years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment efforts and screen community members for research participation.
• Conduct HIV testing and assist with data entry for research teams.
• Compile reports and assist with literature reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Qualitative and quantitative research skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Applications proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant to support various research projects at the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination. This role involves recruitment, data management, and assisting with HIV testing and interventions.

Applicants should have vocational training or equivalent experience, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The position offers an opportunity to work in a meaningful project aimed at eliminating HIV transmissions by 2041.