Job description

*Northwestern University

*

Department: Feinberg School of Medicine | Center for Community Health

Time: Part-time Temporary 5-10 hours

Job description

This position will be housed in the Center for Community Health (CCH) which provides a home for a diverse array of academic investigators, community partners, and staff members, who are all dedicated to promoting health through the conduct and dissemination of community-engaged research. As a center with a presence in the both the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) and Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), CCH provides community and stakeholder engagement infrastructure across the research spectrum.

This role will support a project examining the health outcomes of persons at increase risk of developing diabetes. This is a part-time role that will primarily support the financial duties described below.

Job Summary:

The Research Study Assistant performs biomedical and/or social-behavioral research by administering tests and/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; and/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. This position 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).

Additionally, the Research Study Assistant will support a research team under the direction of the Project Manager and PI. Set appointment days/times with participants via phone calls, text messaging, email exchanges, and via a web-based appointment scheduling system. Some evening and or weekend work may likely be required.

*Please note: Positions may be based at the following locations:

• Chicago, IL

Specific Responsibilities:

• Technical
• Recruits study participants.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.
• Participates in study meetings.
• Administration
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Prepares the charts for the participant visits, sets up and cleans the exam rooms before and after the visits, enters data as needed, performs data and equipment quality control checks, etc.
• Finance
• May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Monitors & distribute petty cash.
• Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Experience performing financial duties described above.
• Bilingual Spanish speaker

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Selected candidate will enjoy heavy phone and computer work and have the ability to deal with people from all cultures and socio-economic levels in a friendly manner.
• Willingness to pitch in and help the study team members wherever help is required is a necessity.
• Must have an engaging, energetic personality and be able to transmit excitement and passion for the project to potential participants.
• Onsite presence required at Chicago downtown offices.

Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

www.arclintfl.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.arclintfl.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, www.arclintfl.com is the ideal place to find your next job.