About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Location & Work Model

This is a hybrid position based in the Chicago Loop office (Chicago, IL). The role requires a minimum of six days per month in office. Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.; we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

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Responsibilities

This role provides project and research support across health sciences studies, including large-scale, NIH-funded initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Support project documentation, administrative coordination, and tracking of deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist with research design, development of instruments, and planning/conducting data collection activities.
• Maintain and manage study management systems and data-related records.
• Conduct background research, literature reviews, environmental scans, and draft memos or report sections under senior staff direction.
• Develop training materials, user guides, and job aids for internal technical systems; track training completion using LMS tools.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members and serve as a liaison with other departments (e.g., TSSO, Statistics, IT).
• Use AI tools where appropriate to improve training materials, readability, and accessibility.
• Take meeting notes, prepare summaries, and support proposal/document preparation as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health policy, public health, public administration, sociology, or a related social science field.
• At least 6 months of research experience (including internships) using qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
• Strong writing, critical reasoning, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Familiarity with standard statistical tools (e.g., R, Python) is beneficial.
• Experience with LMS platforms such as Absorb/Articulate is beneficial.
• Occasional travel for site visits or meetings may be required.

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Salary & Benefits

• The listed pay for this role is $56,000 per year.
• This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, which may include:
  • Generously subsidized health insurance (effective first day)
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Defined contribution retirement plan plus optional 403(b)
  • Group life insurance and short-/long-term disability
  • Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, bereavement leave
  • Tuition assistance and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation placement within the range depends on factors such as experience, skills, and organizational needs.

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About the Work

The role supports a large-scale, NIH-funded precision medicine initiative aimed at building a comprehensive and diverse health database. The initiative collects multiple data types (electronic health records, surveys, genomic data, physical measurements, biospecimens, environmental data, wearable device data). The team emphasizes rigorous data collection, systems development, and participant/partner support.

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is a research organization focused on high-quality, nonpartisan health research and program evaluation. The team values collaboration, transparency, and methods innovation. The working environment is business-casual with emphasis on learning and professional growth.

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EEO & Application Notes

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Candidates should include a resume and cover letter and be prepared to provide professional references upon request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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