Epi Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Center Job at Lensa, Chicago, IL

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  • Lensa
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 PM - 4:30:07 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Epidemiology Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information from participants according to the research study protocols. Conduct interviews, epidemiological, social or behavioral assessments, and collect data and/or biological samples from research participants and families in studies. Assists in writing a variety of reports and publications and assisting in interviewing subjects to gain understanding of their health and wellbeing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

  • 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 Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree. If degreed, no prior experience required.
  • Prior work with research study protocols.

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.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Epi Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Center

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 20427

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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