Job Description

Visiting Research Associate I – Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1030157

Posting Close Date: February 26, 2025

Salary:  The budgeted salary range for the position is $50,000 to $60,000.  We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

Position Summary
The Visiting Research Associate I will work on HIV/STI prevention and treatment protocols within the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Sciences, funded directly through NIH, via one of the NIH-funded HIV/AIDS research networks, or from industry sponsors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Will work closely with the clinical and research site personnel (clinicians, research assistants, data managers, etc.) to provide quality research services
• Attend all scheduled conference calls
• Assists with protocol development and preparation of consent documents
• Work with the research team to prepare for study start up
• Communicate with the local UIC IRB as well as single IRB when designated, including submission of protocols, amendments, progress reports and informed consent forms as required
• Obtain project materials and supplies
• Create systems for project implementation and data collection, including source documentation
• Oversee flow of participant recruitment
• Manage enrollment and retention of participants
• Maintains system to provide patient compensation and schedule transportation for participants
• Work with pharmacist to assure study product is available
• Work with phlebotomist and lab to assure flow of all protocol labs are completed
• Collects research/clinical trial specific data and ensures accurate data entry and quality
• Completes case report forms after each study visit in a timely manner
• Maintains source documentation
• Prepares for conduct site-specific QA activities and prepares for site monitoring visits
• Provide back-up coverage for the other research specialists
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience conducting human participant research
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• HIV pre/post-test counseling certified
• Excellent organizational skills with email, web messaging, calendar, creating and managing cloud documents
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Experience using database applications, such as Excel, REDCap, Qualtrics, etc.
• Basic data validation and analysis skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows OS
• Experience with community-based programs or research among the LGBTQIA+ community

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

How to Apply

Job Categories: LGBT. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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