Clinical Research Technical Assistant
The University of Chicago

Department
BSD PSY - Keedy Lab

About the Department
To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patients dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.

Job Summary
The job provides support for scientific research projects focused on neurocognitive aspects of substances of abuse and of psychiatric disorders. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in coordination of study, analysis of data, and drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of analyses of neuroimaging (functional and structural MRI, high-density EEG) data as part of psychiatric and related fields research program.
  
• Assists with study design, implementation, and data acquisition, including cognitive task programming, scoring, coordination of research participant study visits.
  
• Coordinates and supports the day-to-day activities of research projects and ongoing studies.
  
• Assists with administrative tasks related to studies.
  
• Provides training and support in these techniques for other staff and students.
  
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
  
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
  
• Performs all tasks in basic clinical studies.
  
• Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.
  
• Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
  
• Acquires and applies knowledge of clinical studies to collect analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
  
• 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:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  

Experience:

• Two years of relevant research experience. Experience gained in school counts towards this qualification.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of research technique and methods in relevant scientific field.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Work both independently and as a team member.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  

Working Conditions

• Work independently for periods of eight (8) hours or more.
  
• Must have reliable transportation as this position requires travel to multiple research locations.
  

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
  
• Cover Letter (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
Research

Role Impact
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Drug Test Required
Yes

Health Screen Required
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Yes

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Pay Range
$19.23 - $24.04
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
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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