Clinical Research Technician, MOSAAIC Study of Asian Americans

Clinical Research Technician

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, integrates a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago's considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

The job provides technical research support activities related to collecting, documenting, and reporting on moderately complex clinical studies. Provides input to support the administrative and operational tasks that impact clinical research conducted across the University. The Clinical Research Technician plays a key role in the planning, execution, and management of observational and interventional studies, including clinic- and community-based research, within the Institute for Population and Precision Health. This position is responsible for coordinating multi-institutional and occasionally international studies, ensuring the accurate collection, documentation, and quality control of clinical data, survey information, environmental data, and biospecimens. The Clinical Research Technician works closely with Scientific Directors and Research Managers to support research design, regulatory compliance, participant engagement, and data analysis, contributing to the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage study staff, all while maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory standards in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of quality control for observational and interventional, including both clinic and community-based studies, within the Institute for Population and Precision Health.
• This may include multi-institutional and some international studies, many of which are federally funded or funded by pharmaceutical sponsors.
• Includes oversight of the collection of clinical data, survey data, environmental data, and associated samples and biospecimens.
• Assist with subject engagement, screening, recruitment, consent, data and specimen collection, and subject follow-up and retention activities primarily at the location of our community partners.
• Monitor study participants, schedule, and conduct study-related procedures (eg. interviews, phlebotomies, and follow-ups) and establish data quality control checks).
• Work with the Scientific Directors and Research Manager in the planning, development, and evaluation of research.
• Coordination of data acquisition, entry, QC, and query response.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, media and curricular materials relating to research.
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
• Performs all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• Participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.
• 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:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Nursing, Biology or closely related field.

Experience:

• 25 years of experience in clinical research coordination, management, or a related role.
• Experience overseeing observational and interventional studies, including multi-institutional or international research projects.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Phlebotomy.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong knowledge of clinical research methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques.
• Understanding of IRB processes, regulatory policies, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency in data management, documentation, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with study teams, participants, and stakeholders.
• Capability to train, mentor, and supervise frontline research staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment while maintaining independence.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and relevant research software applications.
• Competence in recruiting, consenting, and retaining study participants while ensuring a positive experience.

Working Conditions

• Office, clinic, and community setting.
• Weekend/Evening hours: Some weekend or evening hours if needed for clinic events.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family: Research

Role Impact: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 19.5

Drug Test Required: Yes

Health Screen Required: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

?FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

?Pay Range: $24.04 - $28.85

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible: This position is not eligible for benefits.

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