Research Support Assistant

$19.23 - $26.44 per hour

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

# Research Support AssistantApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicinetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR33943**Department**BSD SUR - OHNS: Research**About the Department**Patients who come to UChicago Medicine with head and neck diseases can rest assured that our experts’ internationally recognized expertise enables them to offer the most advanced and innovative approaches to the management of otolaryngology (ENT) disorders. Subspecialists are equipped to treat allergies, inner ear and hearing disorders, head and neck cancers, speech and voice disorders, and much more. Our diverse programs ensure every patient utilizes their senses as best as possible in order to lead healthy and productive lives. Through the section’s comprehensive research efforts, faculty members and researchers hope to find new and better ways of treating a broad range of diseases. One such research project that has received widespread national attention and support is Project Aspire and its sister project the Thirty Million Words Initiative—they aim to use family-centered curriculum and parent language to bridge the achievement gap between groups of children. **Job Summary**Under direct supervision of the PI and Section Administrator, the Research Support Assistant provides technical support for research operations by performing basic research techniques in current projects involving head and neck cancer.**Responsibilities*** Recruits and screens study subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting research biospecimen and data, and ensuring protocol adherence.* Tracks clinic schedule and consents research subjects.* Collects oral rinse or saliva of research participants.* Follows prescribed procedures to collect time-sensitive biospecimen samples.* Tracks surgery schedule, identifying research participants and collecting samples from OR for these patients.* Interacts with physicians, CRCs, nurses, and other clinical staff to coordinate efficient sample collection.* Helps process research samples utilizing routine research methods to achieve established research objectives.* Follows protocol to ship research specimen as needed.* Follows prescribed procedures to collect research data.* Follows prescribed procedures to keep meticulous records of samples or data collected.* Organizes data into professional format, summarizes results, and presents data to PI.* This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.* Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.* 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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications****Experience:*** One year’s experience and knowledge in relevant scientific field.**Preferred Competencies*** Basic knowledge in coding.* Knowledge of research techniques or methods.* Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.* Problem-solving skills.* Attention to detail.* Organizational skills.* Ability to learn new research techniques or methods.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Knowledge of Microsoft Office.* Analytical skills.* Verbal and written communication skills.**Application Documents*** Resume (required)* Cover letter (required)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**40**Drug Test Required**Yes**Health Screen Required**Yes**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Hourly **FLSA Status**Non-Exempt **Pay Range**$19.23 - $26.44The 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**YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.**Posting Statement**The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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