Department
 

BSD SUR - Trauma Surgery: Administration

About the Department
 

The UChicago Medicine Trauma Program cares for trauma patients and their families in our community, the South Side of Chicago, and beyond. Our care is compassionate and extends from prevention to recovery. From our community foundation, we lead in discovery, education, and advocacy.

Job Summary
 

The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects for the Section of Trauma Surgery. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, protocols, and other documents.

Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Competencies

Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field.

Knowledge of research techniques or methods.

Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Attention to detail and organization skills.

Ability to learn new research techniques or methods.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Verbal and written communication skills.​

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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