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About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.
Introduces patients at the UCMC and in the communities in the Community Mobile Clinic Van to the research study, answers questions pertaining to participation and consent, and may assist in administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.
Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.
Will be responsible to package and ship biological samples to an outside lab.
Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UChicago Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.
Responsible for other duties such as preparing charts for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms before and after the visits, entering data as needed, performing data and equipment quality control checks, etc.
Performs specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management, survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required to conduct the study and retain research subjects.
Understands protocols and may collect information about adverse events (AEs), identified in the protocol or investigator brochure.
Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits under supervision or following specific protocol procedures.
Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
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:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or closely related field.
Experience:
1 year relevant research experience including experience with outreach efforts, study recruitment, and collecting biometric data.
1 year of Phlebotomy experience.
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
Analytical skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions
On-campus, office and clinic locations.
Occasionally events, mobile units in community.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
References (3) (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
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
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