Clinical Research Technician
University of Chicago
Department
BSD IPP - McGuinn Lab
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Conducts literature reviews and synthesizes existing research on the connection between environmental exposures and mental health outcomes. Manage citations for relevant studies.
- Supports fieldwork activities for digital mental health pilot studies, including logistical coordination.
- Administers surveys and collects data from participants involved in pilot studies.
- Assists in coordinating pilot study activities and contributes to organizing meetings and project logistics.
- Performs data entry and management tasks, with a focus on ensuring participant compliance.
- Conducts statistical analyses and assists with manuscript preparation.
- 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:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in a health-related field.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience with data management and statistical programs (i.e. R).
Preferred Competencies
- Knowledge in relevant field.
- Analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (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
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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
The 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
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