Rush University Medical Center · 2 weeks ago
Epi Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Center-20427
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.63/hr - $24.91/hrRush University Medical Center is seeking an Epidemiology Research Assistant to collect information from participants according to research study protocols. The role involves conducting interviews, collecting data, and assisting in writing reports and publications while adhering to the organization's mission and policies.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
May recruit, screen and schedule potential study participants
May write and create surveys utilizing standard research protocol
May assist in grant proposal writing
May identify community partners in the Chicagoland area
May assist in communications with researchers and members of the research community
Recruit and schedule participants for research study, including explaining the goals of the study, obtaining informed consent, and arranging for the evaluation of study participants
May conduct focus group
Follow up by phone, email, and mail with study participants
Participate in the preparation and delivery of presentations to disseminate study findings
Analyze data and drafts data reports, manuscripts and presentations
Utilizes approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures
Administers involved, systematic tests and questionnaires including the assessment of participant eligibility, level of function, and/or response to intervention(s) according to research study protocols
Helps maintain study procedure documentation
Prepares study related materials
May assist with data entry, cleaning and guided analysis
Monitors study participants 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
Qualification
Required
Some college with prior data collection experience
Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets and 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 experience required
Prior work with research study protocols
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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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
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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