Research Assistant

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Neurological Sciences-Res Adm

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour
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Job Summary:
The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information according to the research study protocols. The Research Assistant conducts assessments and collect data and/or biological samples from research studies. In addition, the Research Assistant assists in writing a variety of reports and publications. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants.
• Ability to navigate sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality of participants.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• May require 6-8 weeks training depending on study protocols.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• May require personal transportation to field location.

Job Responsibilities:
• Recruits, screens, and schedules potential study participants.
• Writes and creates assessments utilizing standard research protocol.
• Assists in grant proposal writing.
• Assists in communications with researchers and members of the research community.
• Arranges and conducts experiments for research study, including explaining the goals of the study and arranging for the evaluation.
• Follows up by phone, email, and email with research colleagues.
• Participates in the preparation and delivery of presentations to disseminate study findings.
• Analyzes data and drafts data reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Utilizes approved procedures.
• Administers involved, systematic tests including the assessment and/or response.
• Helps maintain study procedure documentation.
• Prepares study related materials.
• Assists with data entry, cleaning, and guided analysis.
• Monitors experiments as required by study protocol.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• May utilize study-related devices and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Maintains study records and edits for completeness and accuracy.
• Attends regular team meetings.
• Troubleshoots field issues when necessary.
• Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.


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