Visiting Research Associate I - DOM: Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism

Visiting Research Associate I - DOM: Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1039938

Posting Close Date: 3/26/2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $55,000 to $60,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
This position oversees clinical research studies in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. This position will be responsible for recruiting and retention of research subjects within the University and Community settings for the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease UIC Disease Study Site. This position will develop and implement standards for research protocol management, policies, and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

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  Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.

• Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results.

• May conduct literature searches.

• Order study supplies and maintain inventories.

• Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.

• Maintain and process required paperwork.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Utilize communication skills to gain agreement from members to participate in the research program; persistently forge trusting relationships and engage individuals not readily familiar with the research.

• Use the telephone and follow scripts to reach out to current and potential participants; this requires good oral communication skills to convey the research's importance.

• Follow the IRB protocol as outlined by the study.

• Monitor study developments and define, create, and implement new research procedures based on study needs.

• Work with clinical and research staff regarding participant engagement and recruitment operations.

• Support participants in completing informed consent procedures and questionnaires on an iPad/computer.

• Conduct the physical measurements component of the interview (including height, weight, hip and waist circumference, and automated blood pressure) and biospecimen collection and processing.

• Enter data related to physical measures, biospecimen samples, and medications.

• Responsible for other clinic-related research duties such as preparing for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms, entering data, and performing data and equipment quality control checks.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.
• Knowledge of aspects of clinical studies such as screening, interviewing; knowledge of experimental design, data management; oral and written communication skills.
• Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a project team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with database management systems, specifically RedCap.
• Experience working with Federal Regulations and IRB’s preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.