Nutrition & Precision Health Research Assistant

MaziCTools; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant in Nutrition for Precision Health to support biometric data collection, biospecimen handling, and participant engagement within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements, with duties spanning data entry, sample processing, and study documentation. On-campus clinical settings and mobile outreach are involved.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a research setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with strict protocol adherence.

Responsibilities

• Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.
• Introduces participants to studies and discusses consent per protocol.
• Performs sample collection, handling, and processing.
• Packages and ships biological samples to external labs.
• Maintains records and may prepare basic charts and graphs.
• Supports quality assurance and regulatory documentation.
• Assists with administrative tasks and study-related activities.

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Vocational training or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant in Nutrition for Precision Health to support biometric data collection, biospecimen handling, and participant engagement within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements, with duties spanning data entry, sample processing, and study documentation. On-campus clinical settings and mobile outreach are involved.