The Brett Lab at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Technician to assist the Principal Investigator in overseeing day-to-day research project operations for an NIH-funded trial testing a mobile health intervention for e-cigarette use and smoking. The lab conducts clinical research studies on tobacco, alcohol, and other substances, involving behavioral and pharmacological interventions, e-cigarette and smoking cue exposures, and smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment.
Requirements
- Proficiency in MS Excel and electronic data capture (e.g., Redcap).
- Experience in coding and statistical programs (i.e. R, Python, Java, SPSS, STATA, etc.).
- Experience in clinical interviewing and conducting experimental sessions in behavioral research.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality assurance of all measures and incoming data.
- Coordinating study-related data management and organization according to lab-preferred guidelines.
- Overseeing preparation, storage, and inventory of lab biological samples, preparing shipments for both internal and external analyses.
- Creating subject mailings for materials related to their participation in the trial, including study medications and saliva drug screens.
- Collects and enters data.
- Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
Other
- Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Excellent professional and written communication skills.
- Familiar with research studies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
