Research Analyst, Neurological Surgery

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a research staff member for the Department of Neurological Surgery to support laboratory and translational projects. You will help organize data, maintain records, and assist with manuscripts, abstracts, and grant materials.

You will also coordinate subject recruitment, protocol maintenance, and regulatory documentation while staying current with research methodologies and literature to advance the department's scientific goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred competencies include strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self-motivation and ability to work independently. Ability to assimilate feedback from the principal investigator and communicate timely updates.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical and administrative support for research projects within the laboratory and broader academic research program.
• Analyzes, organizes, and maintains research data, databases, and/or biological specimens; assists with data collection, quality control, and record maintenance.
• Conducts literature reviews and assists with preparation of abstracts, reports, manuscripts, presentations, grant materials, and other scientific documents.
• Supports clinical and translational research activities, including subject recruitment and scheduling, protocol development and maintenance, regulatory documentation, and study coordination.
• Maintains updated knowledge of research methodologies, laboratory procedures, regulatory policies, and relevant scientific literature related to ongoing projects.
• Supports the research mission of the laboratory and department.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Job description

Department BSD NSU - Research About the Department Neurosurgeons at UChicago Medicine are devoted to patient care, research, and teaching. These experts in the Department of Neurological Surgery offer the full spectrum of neurosurgical services for children and adults with brain diseases including aggressive brain tumors, back and spine degenerative diseases, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. Our surgeons are truly at the forefront of neurosurgical care, utilizing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies and techniques to treat diseases of the brain and spine. Our expertise goes beyond that of delivering the best medical care; research is an integral part of our mission. With significant funding from the NIH in both bench and translational research, our staff and faculty are actively investigating complex conditions that affect the central nervous system, including cancer stem cell theory and aggressive brain cancers as well as the mechanisms behind cerebrovascular anomalies. This work serves as the groundwork for many new applications in neurosurgery, which will benefit patients for many years to come.

Job Summary The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects for the Department of Neurological Surgery. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical and administrative support for research projects within the laboratory and broader academic research program.
• Analyzes, organizes, and maintains research data, databases, and/or biological specimens; assists with data collection, quality control, and record maintenance.
• Conducts literature reviews and assists with preparation of abstracts, reports, manuscripts, presentations, grant materials, and other scientific documents.
• Supports clinical and translational research activities, including subject recruitment and scheduling, protocol development and maintenance, regulatory documentation, and study coordination.
• Maintains updated knowledge of research methodologies, laboratory procedures, regulatory policies, and relevant scientific literature related to ongoing projects.
• Supports the research mission of the laboratory and department.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.
• Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in a related field.
• Preferred Competencies Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self-motivation and ability to work independently. Ability to assimilate constructive feedback from principal investigator and communicate timely updates. Ability to work as part of a team: forming and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse researchers, staff, community stakeholders, contractors, and patients. Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers and other support staff.

Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Posting Statement

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