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　　BSD IPP - Population Health

　　About the Department

　　The newly created Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH),located in the Biological Sciences Division, will integrate a widespectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmentalfactors, social and economic factors, policies, and genetic determinantsof health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention ofdisease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging andintegrating the University of Chicago\'s considerable institutionalstrength in population science with research spanning diverse fieldssuch as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, andepigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving humanhealth outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to developa new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers withemerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within apopulation health framework. Our faculty lead research projects inbiostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participatein interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to addresscomplex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and aroundthe globe.

　　Job Summary

　　The job provides technical support activities related to documents,analyzes, and reports on research studies. Provides input to support thestrategic, administrative, operational, and financial decisions thatimpact research conducted across the University.

　　This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grantfunding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of thecontract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt ofthese grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

　　Responsibilities

　　Perform blood draws both in the clinic and in community (includingin-home) settings.Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.Introduces patients at the UCMC and in the communities in theCommunity Mobile Clinic Van to the research study, answers questionspertaining to participation and consent, and may assist inadministering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.Will be responsible to package and ship biological samples to anoutside lab.Completes all activities by strictly following Good ClinicalPractices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws,regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UChicagoInstitutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference onHarmonization (ICH).Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting,extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.Responsible for other duties such as preparing charts for theparticipant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms beforeand after the visits, entering data as needed, performing data andequipment quality control checks, etc.Perform specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management,survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required toconduct the study and retain research subjects.Understands protocols and may collect information about adverseevents (AEs), identified in the protocol or investigator brochure.Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits undersupervision or following specific protocol procedures.Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocolworksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutionalreview board documents, or progress reports.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or theequivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have afour-year degree).

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or closely relatedfield.Experience:

　　1-yearrelevant research experience including experience withoutreach efforts, study recruitment, and collecting biometric data.Licenses and Certifications:

　　Phlebotomy certificate.Technical Skills or Knowledge:

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Office.Preferred Competencies

　　Knowledge in relevant scientific field.

　　Knowledge of research techniques or methods.

　　Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

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