Epi Research Assistant - Rush Institute for Healthy Aging – Oak Lawn-21222

About the role

Rush Institute for Healthy Aging – Oak Lawn is seeking experienced Phlebotomists with blood processing skills. The Epi Research Assistant role involves office-based and in-home blood draws, primarily on Chicago’s Southwest side, and requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen study participants: posting ads, distributing flyers, calling participants, meeting with participants virtually or in person.
• Administer tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols.
• Maintain study records and editing for completeness and accuracy.
• Write, update, and prepare lab instructions and study related materials.
• Enter and analyze data: data entry of sleep logs and other forms, manipulating spreadsheets, making graphs, etc.
• Run study participants: preparing equipment and experimental rooms, following checklists, running laboratory sessions, writing accurate chart notes, handling equipment emergencies, monitoring and engaging with research participants, etc.
• Download study equipment with participants: downloading and interpreting data, writing accurate chart notes, instructing and correcting participants, communicating problems to study coordinator/PI.
• Utilize approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures.
• Maintain equipment and computers: caring for equipment, testing equipment, sending equipment for repairs, etc.
• Manage other various smaller lab jobs to ensure the lab runs smoothly.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Troubleshoot field issues when necessary, using discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise.
• May help draft abstracts, manuscripts, or presentations to disseminate study findings.

Requirements

• Some college with prior data collection experience required.
• Entry level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets and other 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.
• May require 6-8 weeks training depending on study protocols.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• May require personal transportation to field location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Prior work with human subjects research study protocols (preferred).
• Fluent in spoken English (required).
• Must be able to read and write in English (required).