Research Assistant

Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will assist the PI, Director of ED HIV and STI Screening, and Assistant Manager of Implementation Research to oversee implementation of several research projects at Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE). The candidate will report to the Assistant Manager of Implementation Research. Funded projects include STI and HIV testing, care and treatment, and diabetes screening in the University of Chicago Medicine – Emergency Department and Infectious Diseases. This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities include:

• Support recruitment efforts by screening for eligibility and consenting community members for research participation.
• Deliver assessments, interventions, and control activities according to study protocols.
• Provide referrals to service programs when appropriate.
• Conduct chart reviews for Implementation Science projects.
• Perform HIV testing, phlebotomy, and notification duties as assigned.
• Assist with data entry and management for clinical, social medicine, and research teams.
• Compile progress reports and document study procedures and methods.
• Assist with literature reviews, manuscript and grant writing.
• Provide support for administrative and research activities as needed.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Conduct research activities in community venues and other non-traditional settings.
• Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum qualifications include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in a related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred qualifications include experience working in the research field and proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.