at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Visiting Research Associate I- HCHS/SOL
Visiting Research Associate I HCHS/SOL
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine/Institute for Minority Health Research
Location: Chicago
Requisition ID:1024082
Posting Close Date: 04/10/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The University of Illinois Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for Research Associate I positions in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). HCHS/SOL is a multi-center epidemiologic study in Hispanic/Latino populations to assess the role of acculturation in the prevalence and development of disease, and to identify factors playing a protective or harmful role in the health of Hispanics/Latinos. The target population of 16,000 persons of Hispanic/Latino origin, specifically Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and Central/South American, were recruited through four Field Centers in Miami, San Diego, Chicago and the Bronx area of New York. As part of this dynamic team, the Research Associate I staff are point persons in scheduling study participants and conducting the study measurements per study protocols.
Duties:
Utilize communication skills to gain agreement from members to continue to participate in the research program; persistently forge trusting relationships and engage individuals not readily familiar with the research.
Support participants in completion of informed consent procedures and questionnaires.
Conduct the physical measurements component of the interview (including height, weight, hip and waist circumference, automated blood pressure, and ancillary study procedures) and biospecimen collection and processing.
Enter data related to physical measures and biospecimen samples.
Maintain detailed records of clinic operations and prepare written reports.
Work with recruitment staff regarding participant flow operations and with community liaisons on dissemination of findings.
Follow IRB protocol as outlined by study protocols.
Responsible for other clinic-related duties as required such as preparing for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms, entering data, performing data and equipment quality control checks.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required
Bilingual and Bicultural in Spanish.
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: Between 7am to 5pm, weekdays and weekend days, varies based on research study.
Hours Per Week: 40
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