Research Analyst

University of Chicago

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Chicago, IL Until 9/28/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Department

BSD HGD - Luca Lab


About the Department

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago focuses on understanding genetics and genomics as they relate to human health, evolution, and disease, offering robust training and research opportunities.


Job Summary

The job participates in scientific research projects and oversees the conduct of clinical studies of asthma and allergic diseases. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. Supervises Clinical Research Coordinators.

Responsibilities

  • Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

  • 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.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Master’s degree in related field.

Experience:

  • Project management.

  • Grant operations.

  • Database management.

  • Team leadership.

  • Participant recruitment and engagement.

  • Regulatory compliance.

Application Documents

  • Resume (required)

  • Cover letter (preferred)


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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


Scheduled Weekly Hours

24


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Hourly


FLSA Status

Non-Exempt


Pay Range

$28.85 - $38.46

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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About this role

Summary

Participates in research projects, manages clinical studies, ensures regulatory compliance, supervises coordinators.

Job title

Research Analyst

Experience level

2-5 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

research

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; remote not allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

research principlesdata transcriptiondata codingresearch presentationrecruitment

Preferred skills

project managementgrant operationsdatabase managementteam leadershipregulatory compliance

Specializations

clinical researchdata managementregulatory complianceparticipant recruitmentteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City