Job Description

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number

8350125

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Part-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Campus

Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name

APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Location Code

APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Functions

Loyola University Chicago is looking for a part-time research assistant to carry out and support various research and scholarly activities. This position requires substantial capacity to work effectively in a clinical research environment and community setting. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong time management skills, autonomy to work efficiently remotely, and the ability to use good judgment in daily tasks.

Overall study duties

• Provides general assistance, as needed, to the faculty investigators and other research staff
• Serves as the community liaison for cancer education initiatives in the surrounding area
• Mentors new staff under direction as needed.
• Works with other study staff to prioritize activities and research goals, including students.
• Seeks out and engages with community resources and partners to support cancer health awareness
• Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains current Blood borne Pathogen training, training and certification for shipping with dry ice, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training updates and any training required by individual studies.
• Follows policies and procedures in accordance with clinic, university, hospital and federal guidelines.
• Maintains technical competencies.
• Maintains knowledge of theories and methodologies of medical science research; ability to use research processes, tools and technologies to determine the safety and effectiveness of medical products and services intended for human use.
• Recognizes ethical/compliance requirements within own area of responsibility.
• Assists in study recruitment and participant management
• Prepares and maintains study charts and records, including laboratory and exam results.
• Collects medical histories, records vital signs, collects relevant biological specimens, performs non-invasive testing, conducts interviews, and records pertinent data on the appropriate research forms.
• Monitors and orders laboratory and study supplies, as needed and across research sites.
• Maintains study samples and assists with the shipment of study samples for analyses within and outside the study site.
• Performs laboratory-based study sample preparation, and analysis, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Data Management

• Prepares materials for reports to be written by faculty and staff related to scholarly activities.
• Responsible for the transfer of data from other research sites.
• Works to optimize data entry proficiency.
• Participates in clinical research and community education activities as directed.
• Raises concerns if research conflicts arise or if activities deviate from protocols.
• Undertakes the accurate and complete collection of clinical data and selects appropriate forms for recording of data.
• Maintains knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data.
• Participates in projects to gather data for needs analysis.
• Assesses common problems and obstacles surrounding community partnerships.
• Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Requires the academic knowledge of a health science related discipline (nutrition, exercise, clinical social work, etc.) and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill.
• Ability to interact with internal and external constituents.
• Can prioritize work related activities effectively in a remote environment.

Minimum Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience:

• Required: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
• Preferred: community or clinical research experience, electronic health record knowledge, bi-lingual

Address general inquiries about this position to Dr. Trish Sheean : psheean1@luc.edu

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Experience Required: None
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Requires the academic knowledge of a health science related discipline (nutrition, exercise, clinical social work, etc.) and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill.
• Ability to interact with internal and external constituents.
• Can prioritize work related activities effectively in a remote environment.

Minimum Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience:

• Required: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
• Preferred: community or clinical research experience, electronic health record knowledge, bi-lingual

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Minimum Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Open Date

01/13/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$19.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$16.20/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola’s professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.

Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

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