Department
BSD PED - Pediatric Genetics and Genomics - Hunter Lab
About the Department
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children’s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children’s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care ‘close to home’ whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare. The Department of Pediatrics has approximately 185 physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists in 15 sections that cover the range of pediatric care. Our education program serves the students of the College, the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), 70 categorical pediatric residents, 6 child neurology residents, 58 fellows, and numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has a staff of 220 advanced practice providers, administrators, research administrators, clinical research associates, and laboratory staff. The Department has an expanding portfolio of Federal, Foundational, and Philanthropic awards, and is committed to doubling its research base in the next three years. The section of developmental pediatrics is an interdisciplinary center of neurodevelopmental and behavioral faculty, fellows, advanced practice nursing, developmental psychology, health services and epidemiology committed to improving life course outcomes of children with early onset disabilities. Our goal is to examine facilitators and barriers that optimize health, functioning and participation for children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities in collaboration with families and community supports .
Job Information
Job Summary:
The temporary Research Analyst performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
Primary responsibilities include collection of research data, interviewing research participants as defined by Principal Investigator, organization of research data, quality assurance of data collection, research activity reporting, maintaining research protocols, and other assigned duties.
This is a fully remote position that requires reliable internet access. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain regular working hours aligned with operational needs, typically between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Standard Time and to be available for virtual meetings and team collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Interviews research subjects as determined by Principal Investigator.
Maintains scheduling of research subjects.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, working understanding of biology and its role in diseases, understanding of regulatory policies and procedures.
Performs other related work as needed.
Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to read and understand complex documents (e.g., scientific publications).
Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
Adaptability to change in working situations and work assignments.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The position requires reliable internet access to conduct confidential interviews with research participants via Zoom.
The ability to access secure systems, encrypted communication tools, and organizational resources remotely is a critical component of this role.
Must have a private room setting to conduct confidential interviews.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Temporary Staff
Scheduled Weekly Hours
10
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$24.04 - $33.65
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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