Visiting Research Associate I - Department of Medicine

The University of Illinois Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for Visiting Research Associate I positions in the All of Us Research Program, a Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Study. The All of Us Research Program seeks to extend precision medicine to all diseases by building a national research cohort of one million or more U.S. participants. All of Us is a participant-engaged, data-driven enterprise supporting research at the intersection of human biology, behavior, genetics, environment, data science, computation and much more to produce new knowledge with the goal of developing more effective ways to treat disease. As part of this dynamic team, the Visiting Research Associate I staff are point persons in recruiting and enrolling research participants into this historic program.

https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=107456&job=visiting-research-associate-i-department-of-medicine

Hourly Research Assistant Department of Health Systems Management Rush University

JOB POSTING

Hourly Research Assistant

Department of Health Systems Management

Rush University

Rush University Department of Health Systems Management is seeking an hourly and part-time research assistant (10 hours/per week; without benefits) doing research in the field of Asian LGBT Studies funded by NIA-Asian Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize focus groups and key informant interviews
• Ensure qualitative formative research is done in a timely and professional manner
• Assist in recruitment of target population for study and interview eligible participants

·         Transcribing interview data (The transcription of the interviews will consist of listening to digital audio recordings and transcribing, verbatim, the recording into a Word document as well as edit and verify the transcription)

·         Gathering literature and other research materials

·         Attending research team meetings

·         Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

·         Educational background in psychology, social work, public health or health-related fields

·         Knowledge of sexual orientation and gender identity and issues of concern related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual and the intersection of other identities

·         Excellent written, oral communication, analytic and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to work independently and efficiently

This 1-year position is available to start in January 2, 2019.

To Apply
For fullest consideration, send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Chien-Ching Li at chien-ching_li@rush.edu (email must include “HSM Hourly RA Position” in the subject line).

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Juno4Me Program Manager

Position Available: Senior Regulatory Specialist - CCTS

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist to start immediately. This position develops and manages various clinical study protocols related to clinical and translational research and oversees related regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. In addition, develops and maintains regulatory documents to achieve and maintain compliance with internal, external and federal policies and regulations that apply to the conduct of clinical trials. Responsibilities also include senior level mentoring of regulatory staff and coordination of trainings and ongoing development, assistance with the development of standard operating procedures and advance knowledge of specialized regulatory topic

Duties:

·         Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop and implement research protocols in the CCTS. This includes creating participant consent forms, advertising materials, contact sheets, etc.

·         Prepare study documents for submission to the IRB, sponsor or other regulatory authority and correspond with them as needed.

·         Create and review documentation for institutional approval of: protocols, physicians, and clinical staff to open and/or continue participation in clinical research protocols from national clinical trials, industry, external agencies, and internal sources.

·         Review IRB approved documents to ensure accuracy before protocols are implemented.

·         Maintain accurate, complete and current information in appropriate format and databases to track clinical research compliance with FDA, NCI, UIC and sponsored guidelines, i.e. complete and process appropriate documentation as outlined by FDA, NCI, study sponsors and the university. Prepare and maintain regulatory binders for each clinical trial.

·         Prepare responses to IRB and sponsor questions.

·         Monitor progress of clinical research study developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

·         Serve as subject matter expert on regulatory related issues. Provide regulatory guidance, direction and support to all members of research team.

·         Keep current on legislation, rules, regulations, procedures, and development; educate physicians and staff regarding change as related to clinical research protocols, university staff, affiliates, and patients.

·         Work with Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Specialists as needed to ensure understanding of study protocols. Guide, train, and advise other staff members and students on techniques, methods, and procedures.

·         Mentor staff and coordinate staff trainings and ongoing professional development Assist in the development of SOPs, policies and guidance documents for the CCTS.

·         Keep abreast of and serve as the point of contact for specialized regulatory topics including, but not limited to, single IRB review, CTEP registration, single patient INDs, and ClincialTrials.gov registration and updates.

·         Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

·         A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required.

·         Minimum of five years of related research experience; in regulatory compliance required.

·         Minimum 3 years clinical research regulatory experience required. Knowledge of and experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs required.

·         Certification in one of the following: SoCRA, ACRP, PRIM&R preferred and required within 2 years of hire.

·         Strong communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and verbal communication

For fullest consideration please submit application to the UIC Job Board https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=105337&job=senior-regulatory-specialist-ccts by December 21, 2018

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship

The Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship Program is a two-year service and training program designed for early career individuals in public health and allied sciences. Fellows are placed in practice-based settings in community, non-profit, governmental, and/or health service organizations around Wisconsin. Through a curriculum focused on health equity and collaborative leadership, Fellows leave the program with a health equity lens applied to their practice as well as tangible skills in public health programming and management. 

Application Deadline: January 5, 2019

Interested in learning more?

Visit the Fellowship website for more information about the Fellowship, including the application process, timeline, and requirements.

Advocate Health Care - Internship Opportunity (Non-Paid)

Advocate Health Care is recruiting Graduate Administrative Interns for its Transition Support Program, an initiative helping patients and families navigate the health care system.  The program offers significant experience working directly with patients, families, clinicians, and leaders to motivated graduate students.  The program was named the national runner-up for the 2018 DNV Healthcare Innovation of the Year, so it is certainly a high-impact practicum opportunity.  

We offer non-paid Administrative Internships at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.  Our position description is attached.  

To apply, interested students can email their résumé and cover letter to Mervin Dino at mervin.dino@advocatehealth.com.  Please feel free to share this opportunity with your program.

Program Specialist, Population Health - AHA

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. We are currently seeking a Program Specialist, Population Health, for the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) located in our downtown Chicago office.

Essential Functions

Create written documents which include guides and toolkits related to population health programming through the synthesizing of information from a variety of sources.

Conduct interviews and develop case studies of promising practices from the field.

Develop content for newsletters, social media or other communications. Support development and design of slide decks or presentations. Updates and maintains population health website.

Support the grant writing and submission process for the population health program.

Support research and evaluation activities for multiple projects, including conducting reviews of peer-reviewed and grey literature sources across a variety of subject areas. Assist with collecting data through interviews, environmental scans, and reviews of secondary data sources.

Support project management activities, including submission of IRB applications, financial reports for grant-funded projects, and project deliverables.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure coordination of work in order to support the population health agenda and initiatives. 

Maintain project plans and tracks population health projects to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

Assist staff with logistics for conferences and meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, social science, health administration, public policy, health care- related fields.

3-5 years experience, with a minimum 3 years of experience in participating in multiple aspects of projects, including assisting in project research and development, collection of data, synthesis and communication of program outcomes, developing project plans to assist in team organization, communicating regularly with internal and external program participants and customers. 

Experience working in health systems, social services, or in the public health sector preferred.

Knowledge Requirements: Familiarity with common approaches to research and analysis. Knowledge of health care industry trends, with specific attention to population health management and community health. Knowledge of meeting planning and logistics.

Technical Requirements: Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills are required. Ability to learn analytical software is required.

Abilities Required: Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Proven ability to conduct research.

Benefits

We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days, wellness programs and more!

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Director, Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.  

The AHA participates in the E-Verify Program.

Please apply to the link below: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1048AHA/JobBoard/d2dd3f10-eaf8-409b-89a8-f5cfc4a6fc67/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=cea10ade-3f57-4b62-9fbc-3d702331d1ef