Research assistant

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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 For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number 8102847

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Location Code APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Functions

Loyola University Chicago is looking for a Research Assistant to carry out and support various research and scholarly activities. This Position requires substantial capacity to work effectively in a clinical research environment and community setting. The successful Candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong time management skills, autonomy to work efficiently remotely, and the ability to use good judgment in daily tasks.

Overall study duties

• Provides general assistance, as needed, to the Faculty investigators and other Research Staff.

• Serves as the community liaison for Cancer education and recruiting initiatives in the surrounding area.

• Mentors Student Workers and volunteers under direction as needed.

• Works with other Study Staff and Faculty to prioritize activities and research goals, including Students.

• Seeks out and engages with community resources and partners to support education and recruiting.

• Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains current Blood Borne Pathogen training, training and certification for shipping with dry ice, Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) training updates and any training required by individual Studies.

• Follows policies and procedures in accordance with Clinic, University, Hospital and Federal guidelines.

• Maintains technical competencies.

• Maintains knowledge of theories and methodologies of medical science research; ability to use research processes, tools and technologies to determine the safety and effectiveness of medical products and services intended for human use.

• Recognizes ethical/compliance requirements within own area of responsibility.

• Assists in study recruitment and participant management

• Prepares and maintains study charts and records, including laboratory and exam results.

• Collects medical histories, records vital signs, collects relevant biological specimens, performs non-invasive testing, conducts interviews, and records pertinent data on the appropriate research forms.

• Maintains Study samples and assists with the shipment of Study samples for analysis within and outside the Study site.

• Performs Laboratory-based study sample preparation, and analysis, as needed.

• Performs other duties as required.

Data Management

• Prepares materials for reports to be written by Faculty and Staff related to scholarly activities.

• Assists with data collection and management from other Research sites, as applicable.

• Works to optimize data entry proficiency.

• Participates in clinical research and community education activities as directed.

• Raises concerns if Research conflicts arise or if activities deviate from protocols.

• Undertakes the accurate and complete collection of clinical data and selects appropriate forms for recording of data.

• Maintains knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data.

• Participates in projects to gather data for needs analysis.

• Assesses common problems and obstacles surrounding community partnerships.

• Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports.

• Performs other duties as required.

Address general inquiries about this position to Dr. Trish Sheean: [email protected]

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• No previous work-related experience required; 1 - 2 years preferred

Qualifications

• Requires the academic knowledge of a Health Science related Discipline (Nutrition, Exercise, Clinical Social Work, etc.) and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge.

• Electronic Health Record knowledge, Recruiting experience, Bi-lingual.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.

• Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill.

• Ability to interact with internal and external constituents.

• Can prioritize work related activities effectively in a remote environment.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

• Basic Computer Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 10/15/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $22.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $17.00/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 For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at

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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