CRC Research Specialist

CRC Research Specialist

Hiring Department: Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1030408

Posting Close Date: April 22, 2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $50,000 to $75,000.

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Position Summary
The Research Specialist collaborates with PIs and Program leadership in the implementation and management of various projects related to clinical and translational research. The position supports the implementation and evaluation of CCTS initiatives through the Clinical Research Center addressing translational science barriers, such as initiatives to improve recruitment and retention of research participants within clinical trials, increase efficiencies in the implementation of clinical research protocols, and engagement in multi-site clinical trials.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and program leadership to develop objectives, implement protocols and evaluate outcomes.

• Oversee daily management of CCTS initiatives, proposing and implementing changes as needed.

• Prepare reports and advise leadership on operational requirements.

• Serve as subject matter expert and point of contact on CCTS initiatives. Provide guidance, direction and support to all internal and external customers.

• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication. Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

• Support engagement efforts related to CCTS initiatives.

• Maintain accurate, complete and current information in appropriate format and databases.

• Guide, train, and advise other staff members and students on techniques, methods, and procedures.

• Coordinate trainings and ongoing professional development.

• Assist in the development of SOPs, policies and guidance documents for the CCTS.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in health or social science field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Project management and/or grant management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.

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