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Hourly Research Specialist - Department of Biomedical Engineering
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Oct 23, 2025 | |
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Hourly Research Specialist - Department of Biomedical Engineering Hourly Research Specialist - Department of Biomedical Engineering Hiring Department: Department of Biomedical Engineering Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037488 Posting Close Date: November 24th, 2025. Salary: The wage of the position is $22.63 per hour. 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. Description Our team is interested in women's health in general and we are currently focused on perinatal mental health. This individual will assist in our day-to-day effort to recruit pregnant individuals and follow them until delivery. During participants' visits, we collect multiple questionnaires pertaining to mood, diet, prior history, and participants donate several samples. Our goal is to use this rich biobank we are creating to identify preventive alternatives and novel treatments. Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties) Research Conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data and sample collection and study methods, including surveys, biological samples, electroencephalograms, wearable information. Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results. Conduct literature searches. Order study supplies, maintain inventories and participant compensation Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed Assist with the replication, refinement and addition of new research approaches based on project needs. Assist with the test, customization and implementation of new methods and procedures. Communication Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports. Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication. Maintain and process required paperwork. Staff Management Guide, train, and advise lower-level researchers and graduate and undergraduate students on techniques, methods, and procedures. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17233?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-26b3d993be453d4eba23ca5d0423ea58 | |