What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epi Research Assistant GRANT - RADC - Full-time position at RUSH Health?
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
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Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour
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Summary:
The Epidemiology Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information from participants according to the research study protocols. Conduct interviews, epidemiological, social or behavioral assessments, and collect data and/or biological samples from research participants and families in studies. Assists in writing a variety of reports and publications and assisting in interviewing subjects to gain understanding of their health and wellbeing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements
Responsibilities:
1. May recruit, screen and schedule potential study participants.
2. May write and create surveys utilizing standard research protocol.
3. May assist in grant proposal writing.
4. May identify community partners in the Chicagoland area.
5. May assist in communications with researchers and members of the research community.
6. Recruit and schedule participants for research study, including explaining the goals of the study, obtaining informed consent, and arranging for the evaluation of study participants.
7. May conduct focus group.
8. Follow up by phone, email, and mail with study participants.
9. Participate in the preparation and delivery of presentations to disseminate study findings.
10. Analyze data and drafts data reports, manuscripts and presentations.
11. Utilizes approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures.
12. Administers involved, systematic tests and questionnaires including the assessment of participant eligibility, level of function, and/or response to intervention(s) according to research study protocols.
13. Helps maintain study procedure documentation.
14. Prepares study related materials.
15. May assist with data entry, cleaning and guided analysis.
16. Monitors study participants as required by study protocol.
17. Maintains supply inventory.
18. May utilize study-related devices and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
19. Maintains study records and edits for completeness and accuracy.
20. Attends regular team meetings.
21. Troubleshoots field issues when necessary.
22. Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Salary : $18 - $28