Research Student Assistant

Description

The Research Student Assistant will work under close supervision to assist with the behavioral research program within the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Ann & Robert H.

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The research program includes a focus on sexual and reproductive health including HIV / STI prevention, LGBTQI youth, substance misuse, mental health support, among other areas specific to adolescents and young adults.

The main duties of this position will be to support faculty and staff with critical research-related tasks including those related to data collection, cleaning, and organization, among other assignments.

This research student assistant position is ideal for an upper-division undergraduate student (i.e., Junior / Senior) or graduate student with a background and interest in psychology, social work, public health, or medicine.

The research student assistant will gain valuable experience in social and behavioral Research. Essential Job Functions :

• Follow research protocols as directed when applicable.
• Collect, record, and organize data.
• Maintain accurate records of data collection.
• Other research project specific duties as assigned.
• Experience with REDCap, SPSS and STATA is not required, but preferred.

Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face interactions with research staff, physicians, and administrative staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Education High School Diploma / GED (Required) Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Support email :