Research Study Assistant, RADAR

Job Summary:

The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) is seeking applicants for a Research Study Assistant on the RADAR project's interviewing and retention/recruitment/scheduling teams. This position performs biomedical and/or social-behavioral research by administering tests and/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating and/or processing responses; gathering information; performing rapid HIV testing and counseling; conducting outreach to support participant recruitment efforts; regularly engaging with study participants via email, phone, text, and social media platforms; and assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Technical: Recruits study participants, reviews and obtains informed consent, schedules study visits with participants, conducts interviews, collects survey data, reviews medical records, facilitates communication with key personnel and participants to maintain project study flow.
• Administration: Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data; and/or preparing basic charts and graphs. Performs scientific literature searches in support of research. Completes portions of grant applications and/or documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols.
• Finance: May distribute petty cash.
• Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies:

• Experience working with LGBTQ+/SGM/TGNC/gender-expansive individuals, specifically youth.
• Must be comfortable discussing sex, sexual health, mental health, substance use, gender identity, sexuality, and HIV using a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs including Microsoft Excel/Word/Ppt, Adobe, Google.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years direct service experience working with clients/participants in clinical and/or other community setting.
• HIV/STI pre-/post-test counseling and rapid test administration.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred, but not required.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience working with individuals living with and/or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
• Experience working with people who use drugs.
• Familiarity with Chicago-area social services and resources related to youth, health, housing.
• Phlebotomy experience helpful but not required.
• Experience using research database software including REDCap and Qualtrics.
• Familiarity using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and dating apps.

Benefits:

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To Apply:

To apply for this position, navigate to careers.northwestern.edu, search for job ID 48551, and click Apply for Job.

ISGMH Diversity Statement:

ISGMH's commitment to diversity is critical to our mission of advancing access to excellence in academic programs, world-class research, and health programs. Engagement in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military service, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression will not be tolerated. Through its work, ISGMH advances the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals. Staff and trainees should expect to find a diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities among ISGMH staff, trainees, research participants, and in outreach experiences. We highlight the importance of respecting and valuing this aspect of diversity among staff and trainees.

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