Research Specialist - Cancer Center (Sponsored Research)

University of Illinois Cancer Center - Chicago, IL

Research Specialist - Cancer Center (Sponsored Research) (Job ID #164091)

The University of Illinois Cancer Center (UICC) is seeking candidates for a Research Specialist. The Research Specialist will support research projects housed within the Illinois Cancer Health Equity Research Center (I-CHER C). The goal of the I-CHER C is to maximize cancer health equity in racial, ethnic, and marginalized communities in Cook County. This position will assist the Senior Research Specialist, Research Scientists, and/or Principal Investigator with execution of a project aimed at increasing the utilization of colorectal cancer screening among racial and ethnic minority patient populations.

See full ad and submit application online by May 10, 2022 at: jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=164091 .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 year of related research experience.
• Possess and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
• Experience with cancer research, especially oral cancer and screening and/or oral health education, preferred.
• Experience in the recruitment of African-American research participants through community-based participatory research preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899