Research Coordinator

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,306,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator to support day-to-day operations of NIH and CDC funded projects focused on LGBTQ and criminal justice involved individuals. The role reports to the Director of Research and involves coordination across multiple studies including HIV testing, PrEP care, and data management.

The position requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to work evenings or

Qualifications

• Education: vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent experience; a four-year degree is not typically required.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: none specified or required.

Responsibilities

• Supports recruitment, screening for eligibility, and consenting community members.
• Delivers assessments, interventions, and controls.
• Supports data entry and analysis, offering referrals to services when appropriate.
• Conducts literature reviews and supports manuscript and grant writing.
• May engage in data management and analysis.
• Oversees day-to-day research project operations.

Skills

Microsoft Applications proficiency

Phlebotomy willingness

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Health Care About the Department The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is situated within the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago Medicine.

CCHE aims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041. The University of Chicago's position on the South Side makes it uniquely situated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highly affected population. The South Side communities and majority Black suburbs connected to them to the South represents the largest contiguous Black population in the United States. By using our integrated HIV transmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to make new infections in these communities less frequent.

Job Summary The Research Coordinator will assist with day to day operations of funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI) individuals. They will oversee several research projects with some oversight from the Research Manager and the Director of Research. The candidate will be expected to actively pursue required knowledge and skills for professional development and stay informed about the NIH and CDC regulations and requirements. The candidate will report to the Director of Research. Funded projects include COVID testing, HIV care, PrEP care, network science, substance use. This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Supports recruitment, screening for eligibility, and consenting community members.
• Delivers assessments, interventions, and controls.
• Supports data entry and analysis, offering referrals to service programming when appropriate.
• Conducts literature reviews, and supports manuscript and grant writing.
• May engage in data management and analysis.
• Oversees day-to-day research project operations.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of CDC and NIH funded projects.
• Coordinates multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation and follow-up counseling.
• Assists with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases.
• Supports evening and weekend events when research is requested on site.
• Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Previous research experience.
• Background working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual minorities.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Manage stressful situations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research.

Working Conditions

• Direct patient or community member contact.
• Work in clinics, research spaces, and community based settings, such as CBOs or patient homes.
• Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
• Exposure to infectious material.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required)

Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Pay Type Hourly

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Pay Range $24.04 - $28.85

Benefits

Eligible Yes

Posting Statement

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