Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Participates in the planning an conduct of research study including participant recruitment and retention.

• Obtains informed consent Administers tests and/or questionnaires following protocols.

• Collects, compiles, tabulates and processes responses.

• Gathers information.  Extracts and analyzes data from medical charts. 

• Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood and obtaining blood pressure.  

• Monitors and maintains systems for effective participant and data flow for studies. 

• Designs and constructs experimental stimuli. 

• Manages study databases which may include ensuring that data is collected and entered correctly.

• Reviews and analyzes data.

• Creates computer models, graphs, reports and summaries for use in publications, professional journals and grant applications. 

• Writes portions of grant applications. Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication. 

• Researches and obtains funding. 

• Creates and maintains study manuals regarding operating, safety, and etc. procedures. 

• Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner.

• Manages website and lab communication and online presence.

• May process payments for research participants per study protocol.  Creates lab financial plan and budget/audit expenses.

• Obtains sales quotes for lab equipment and supplies.

• Reviews and adjusts expenses to decrease costs. 

• Oversees repair, maintenance of all lab equipment, ensures that lab supplies are ready and available when necessary. 

• Maintains and reconciles expenditures and balances in regard to research accounts and budgets. 

• Trains, directs, assigns duties to and may supervise research staff, students, residents or fellows. 

• Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.

• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related.

Experience:

• Coursework in psychology, child development, sociology, or educational research. Hands-on experience with basics of data analysis and programs (Qualtrics, SPSS, Nvivo qualitative analysis software).

• Previous research experience and knowledge of basic research procedures (e.g., literature review, IRB protocol, survey development, interviewing).

• Experience with project development, organization, and execution.

• Participant recruitment and community partnership development.

• Social media and website management.

• Supervision and team management and morale.

Certifications:

• Must complete IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of psychology, theories of human development, and developmental research.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to lead and work with a team. Strong organizational and time management skills, project management skills.

• Knowledge of relevant data collection and analysis software, including Nvivo, SPSS, and Qualtrics.

• Skilled with technology software to utilize Excel, Canva, website design and maintenance.

• Basic understanding of budgeting and financial management.

• Previous research experience and knowledge of basic research procedures (e.g., literature review, IRB protocol, survey development, interviewing).

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (required)

• References (required)

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