Research Technical Assistant Jobs

Department

BSD NEU - Research

About The Department

The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease.

Job Summary

The Research Technical Assistant provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

This position assists in aspects of human aging and dementia research including SuperAging research. Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). Primary responsibilities may include neuropsychological test administration and scoring, escorting participants to MRI scans, data entry, participant recruitment and/or scheduling, preparing and summarizing data for presentations, and monitoring aspects of the protocol for compliance, analysis of MR scans, and performing other related work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.
• Primary responsibilities may include neuropsychological test administration and scoring, data entry, participant recruitment and/or scheduling, maintaining equipment and supplies, assisting with developing or amending study protocols, preparing and summarizing data for presentations, and monitoring aspects of the protocol for compliance.
• Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
• Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports.
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Assists in aspects of human aging and dementia research including The Communication Bridge Program.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Psychology, Neuroscience, Communications, etc.).

Experience

• Relevant research experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application Documents

• Cover Letter (required)
• Resume (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Frequency
Biweekly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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