Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I
Work Modality
Fully Remote Work
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
No
Job Category
University Staff
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Location Code
SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Part-Time Research Assistant independently implements research procedures and supports day-to-day study operations for federally funded behavioral and clinical research studies. This position assumes responsibility for participant management, data quality, technical implementation of research systems, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to scientific dissemination under the direction of the Study Coordinator and investigators.
Participant Recruitment & Engagement
- Collaborate on local and national participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts.
- Coordinate participant scheduling and monitor participant progress throughout study participation.
- Coordinate participant compensation activities and maintain required documentation.
- Coordinate Parent Advisory Council meetings, prepare meeting materials, document discussions, and facilitate communication with members.
Study Implementation & Data Collection
- Implement study protocols involving surveys, interviews, 7-day EMA, and recorded family interactions.
- Build, manage, and troubleshoot electronic survey packets and EMA systems.
- Conduct virtual study visits including surveys, interviews, and family interaction sessions following established protocols.
- Conduct virtual study visits with Spanish-speaking participants and families, as assigned.
- Assist with oversight of informed consent, assent, and study documentation.
Data Management & Quality Assurance
- Perform data entry, verification, coding, quality assurance, and data management.
- Code interview and family interaction recordings while maintaining coding reliability.
- Code Spanish-language interviews and family interaction recordings, as assigned.
- Assist with data analysis and interpretation.
- Identify protocol deviations and contribute to corrective actions.
Research Operations & Communication
- Maintain and update the study website, including participant resources, recruitment materials, and study announcements.
- Monitor website inquiries and coordinate responses with study leadership.
- Mentor Research Assistant I staff and student assistants.
- Participate in research team meetings.
- Assist with preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and dissemination activities.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform other research-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Education
- Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
- Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Experience
- Required: None
- Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, psychology, social work, health sciences, or another health-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of one to two years of experience supporting clinical, behavioral, or community-based research studies.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate virtual participant study visits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in nursing (BSN, MSN, or equivalent) preferred.
- Previous experience working with individuals and families living with spina bifida or other chronic health or complex care condition.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Knowledge, understanding, and commitment to the mission and values of Loyola University Chicago and the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, psychology, social work, health sciences, or another health-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Computer Skills
Competency in Office applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
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Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35437
