Epi Research Assistant - Alzheimer's Disease Center-20427

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen and schedule potential study participants.
• Write and create surveys utilizing standard research protocol.
• Auxiliary in grant proposal writing.
• Identify community partners in the Chicagoland area.
• 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.
• Conduct focus groups.
• Follow up by phone, email, and mail with study participants.
• Participate in the preparation and delivery of presentations to disseminate study findings.
• Analyze data and drafts data reports, manuscripts and presentations.
• Utilizes approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures.
• 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.
• Helps maintain study procedure documentation.
• Prepares study related materials.
• Auxiliary in data entry, cleaning and guided analysis.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• May utilize study-related devices and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Maintains study records and edits for completeness and accuracy.
• Attends regular team meetings.
• Troubleshoots field issues when necessary.
• Uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.

Requirements

• Some college with prior data collection experience.
• Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants.
• Ability to navigate sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality of participants.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (if degreed, no prior experience required).
• Prior work with research study protocols.

Skills

• Data collection experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Research protocol knowledge.
• Community partner identification.
• Grant proposal writing.
• Focus group facilitation.
• Data analysis and report writing.
• Informed consent and HIPAA compliance.
• Test and questionnaire administration.
• Study record maintenance.
• Device and equipment utilization.
• Team collaboration.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Schedule

Shift 1, 8 Hr (8:00:00 PM - 4:30:07 PM)