Senior Research Analyst

Department
 

BSD PED - Allergy and Immunology - Operations

About the Department
 

In the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, we strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician-scientists. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work, and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.

The Section of Allergy, Immunology and Pediatric Pulmonology within the Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing exceptional care to children suffering from allergies, asthma and a variety of pulmonary disorders in the inpatient setting and in our numerous clinics across the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana. The Section is rapidly growing with 12 full-time faculty and variety of active clinical trials and research funding.

Job Summary
 

The Section of Allergy, Immunology and Pediatric Pulmonology is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to support our growing research and laboratory platforms. The Senior Research Analyst will serve as a co-investigator, lead lab and data analysis/management, as well as collaborate with a team of clinical research coordinators. The Senior Research Analyst will work directly with Allergy, Immunology and Pediatric Pulmonary Primary Investigators and play a leading role in authoring academic/research papers.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a co-investigator on clinical trials and other investigator-initiated research.

• Oversees lab and data analysis and management.

• Collaborate with a team of clinical research coordinators who oversee clinical research and clinical trials for the Department of Pediatrics Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Utilizes programs such as SAS, SPSS, R, to run statistical data analyses. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Works in wet lab with patient samples, including preparation and storage.

• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.

• Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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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:

• Advanced degree in microbiology, cell biology, immunology, data science, statistics, epidemiology, or mathematics.

Experience:

• Experience in biostatistics programming, including R, SAS, and/or SPSS.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to write grants and manuscripts.

• Demonstrated publication record and commitment to excellence in research.

• Development and implementation of RedCap for data collection.

• Basic wet lab techniques.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory and office setting.

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
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
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