Visiting Research Associate I/All US Program

Visiting Research Associate I/All US Program

Department of Medicine/Institute for Minority Health Research

The University of Illinois Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for Research Associate I positions in the All of Us Research Program, a Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Study. The All of Us Research Program seeks to extend precision medicine to all diseases by building a national research cohort of one million or more U.S. participants. All of Us is a participant-engaged, data-driven enterprise supporting research at the intersection of human biology, behavior, genetics, environment, data science, computation and much more to produce new knowledge with the goal of developing more effective ways to treat disease. As part of this dynamic team, the Research Associate I staff are point persons in recruiting and enrolling research participants into this historic program.

• Utilize communication skills to gain agreement from members to participate in the research program; persistently forge trusting relationships and engage individuals not readily familiar with the research.

• Support participants in completing informed consent procedures and questionnaires on an iPad/mobile device.

• Conduct the physical measurements component of the interview (including height, weight, hip and waist circumference, and automated blood pressure) and biospecimen collection and processing.

• Work with clinical and research staff regarding participant engagement and recruitment operations.

• Follow the IRB protocol as outlined by the study.

• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis.

• Enter data related to physical measures and biospecimen samples.

• Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written protocols.

• Use the telephone and follow scripts to reach out to current and potential participants; this requires good oral communication skills to convey the research's importance.

• Work with clinical and community liaisons on the research.

• Responsible for other research clinic-related duties such as preparing for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms, entering data, and performing data and equipment quality control checks.

• Bachelor's degree in social science or a related field required

• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations

• Excellent communication skills

• Knowledge of basic research concepts, practices and procedures

• Ability to review and adhere to research protocols with great attention to detail

• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Shift Hours: 10 am to 6pm weekdays and also some weekend days

Hours Per Week: 40

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish

For fullest consideration please apply online at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/?c=uic&sq=1023711 Upload a .pdf copy or your resume and supply three references when completing your application.

The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899