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Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

Temporary Research Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Burr Ridge, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.

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Job Description

Temporary Research Assistant Metro Infectious Disease Consultants - 3.5 Burr Ridge, IL Job Details Temporary | Contract $20 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description On-site Metro Infectious Disease Consultants (MIDC) Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States OverviewApplication Share this job Description Under the supervision of the Director of Research, the Research Assistant provides non-clinical support through data collection for various research projects. The Research assistant will analyze and evaluate clinical data gathered during research while ensuring compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Responsibilities assigned to individuals can and will change at any time at the discretion of management or the supervisor. This is a

TEMPORARY

role with a contract length of 90-days.

Schedule:

M-F (8:30am-5pm)

Specific Duties:

Enter data proficiently and accurately into a data capture system for sponsors and contract research organizations to monitor. Request or acquire the equipment and supplies necessary for each project. Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and/or field research equipment, as specified by the requirements of the study. Assist Clinical Research Associates that are monitoring each study (on and off-site). Invoice for payments associated with the clinical trial budget. Ship lab samples while following regulations and protocols when needed. Attend project meetings and communicate with fellow staff through email and phone calls. Perform ECG's Upload study documents to EMR chart Track specimen shipments Responsibilities may evolve depending on protocol specific requirements Requirements Must have a high school diploma. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution in social sciences or health-related discipline is preferred. Experience in the medical field is preferred but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft products and various electronic medical records systems is preferred. Benefits $20/hour + monthly bonus

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