University of Chicago
Overview
The Clinical Research Center (CRC), a program of the Institute for Translational Medicine, supports faculty investigators and study teams conducting research with human subjects. The facility provides clinical space, services, and skilled expertise, including nursing, lab, and nutrition support, to carry out clinical tasks for research studies. The BSD CRC - Lab Support unit works within defined processes and procedures to provide technical support to clinical research laboratories, potentially involving animals, MRI technologies, and histology. Work is performed with a moderate degree of supervision.
Responsibilities
Prepares blood specimens for research, including centrifuging, aliquoting, measuring, pipetting, labeling, storing, and shipping. Delivers samples to other laboratories throughout the campus as needed.
Analyzes patient glucose levels using the YSI machine. Records and maintains patient results and related data.
Prepares study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects.
Performs other related work as needed.
Qualifications
Education : Minimum qualifications include vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret written instructions and process specimens accordingly.
Ability to work independently; accountability; attention to detail; precision and accuracy in lab work; ability to keep accurate records, data entry, and sample inventory.
Working Conditions
Work occurs in a laboratory environment with human samples.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Details
Job Family: Research
Role Impact: Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Drug Test Required: Yes
Health Screen Required: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21.63 - $28.85
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits and Compliance Benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting is subject to equal opportunity commitments. Reasonable accommodations for applicants to complete the application process are available upon request.
Notice All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. The University’s annual security and safety information is available in the university resources and notices.
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Responsibilities
Prepares blood specimens for research, including centrifuging, aliquoting, measuring, pipetting, labeling, storing, and shipping. Delivers samples to other laboratories throughout the campus as needed.
Analyzes patient glucose levels using the YSI machine. Records and maintains patient results and related data.
Prepares study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects.
Performs other related work as needed.
Qualifications
Education : Minimum qualifications include vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret written instructions and process specimens accordingly.
Ability to work independently; accountability; attention to detail; precision and accuracy in lab work; ability to keep accurate records, data entry, and sample inventory.
Working Conditions
Work occurs in a laboratory environment with human samples.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Details
Job Family: Research
Role Impact: Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Drug Test Required: Yes
Health Screen Required: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21.63 - $28.85
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits and Compliance Benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting is subject to equal opportunity commitments. Reasonable accommodations for applicants to complete the application process are available upon request.
Notice All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. The University’s annual security and safety information is available in the university resources and notices.
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