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Job Summary
Responsibilities
Supporting recruitment, screening for eligibility, consenting community members.
Delivering assessments, interventions, controls.
Performing Interviews.
Compiling progress reports and documenting study procedures/methods.
Supporting data entry and analysis.
Offering referrals to service programming when appropriate.
Conducting literature reviews, support manuscript, and grant writing.
Depending on skill set, may engage in data management and analysis.
Oversee day to day research project operations.
Assist with day to day operations of CDC and NIH funded projects that involve working with individuals with substance use, criminal legal involvement, and infectious diseases.
Coordinate multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation and follow-up counseling.
Assist with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases.
Support evening and weekend events for when research is requested on site.
Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).---
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in a related field.
Experience:
Previous research experience.
Experience working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual minorities.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
Willingness to attend necessary orientation and trainings through Chicago.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility.
Creativity.
Ability to manage stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability and/or willingness to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in non-traditional settings (community venues).
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Work in community-based settings and program office.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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