Rush University Medical Center · 2 hours ago
Epi Research Assistant - Rush Institute for Healthy Aging – Oak Lawn-21222
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.63/hr - $24.91/hrRush University Medical Center is seeking an Epi Research Assistant to join the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging. The role involves collecting information from participants, conducting interviews, and managing data collection in accordance with established research protocols.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Recruit and screen study participants: posting ads, distributing flyers, calling participants, meeting with participants virtually or in person
Administer tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols
Maintain study records and editing for completeness and accuracy
Write, update, and prepare lab instructions and study related materials
Enter and analyze data: data entry of sleep logs and other forms, manipulating spreadsheets, making graphs, etc
Run study participants: preparing equipment and experimental rooms, following checklists, running laboratory sessions, writing accurate chart notes, handling equipment emergencies, monitoring and engaging with research participants, etc
Download study equipment with participants: downloading and interpreting data, writing accurate chart notes, instructing and correcting participants, communicating problems to study coordinator/PI
Utilize approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures
Maintain equipment and computers: caring for equipment, testing equipment, sending equipment for repairs, etc
Maintain supply inventory
Keep lab neat, clean and organized: cleaning up after laboratory sessions with participants, keeping common areas clean and organized, finding new ways to organize
Manage other various smaller lab jobs to ensure the lab runs smoothly
Attend regular team meetings
Troubleshoot field issues when necessary, using discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise
May help draft abstracts, manuscripts, or presentations to disseminate study findings
Qualification
Required
Some college with prior data collection experience required
Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets and other databases
Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy
Strong written and verbal communications
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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree. If degreed, no prior research experience required
Prior work with human subjects research study protocols
Fluent in spoken English
Must be able to read and write in English
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
Founded in 1837
10001+ employees
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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