Position Summary The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Graduate Hourly employee to support clinical research activities within the Department of OBGYN. The position will assist with study preparation, participant recruitment, clinical data collection, biospecimen coordination, and research documentation. Working under the supervision of research staff and investigators, the position will contribute to ongoing research initiatives focused on women's health, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes. Duties Responsibilities Study Preparation and Participant Support Assist with literature searches, study materials, data collection tools, research schedules, and coordination of study activities. Support participant screening, recruitment, scheduling, follow-up, questionnaires, and informed consent activities as trained and delegated. Assist with research visits and study procedures in clinical settings following approved protocols. Biospecimen and Clinical Data Support Assist with biospecimen collection workflows, labeling, processing, storage, tracking, and documentation as trained and assigned. Abstract information from authorized clinical records and assist with REDCap data entry, database maintenance, form development, and data quality checks under supervision. Assist with data queries, basic analyses, and preparation of summaries, tables, and figures under supervision. Regulatory Documentation and Study Quality Assist with maintaining study files, screening logs, training records, and regulatory documentation, including preparation of IRB materials, monitoring visits, audits, and study reports. Identify and report potential protocol deviations, data errors, specimen issues, or participant concerns to designated research staff. Research Communication and Dissemination Assist with literature reviews, reference management, and preparation of grant materials, abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts. Participate in research meetings, provide updates on assigned activities, and complete required training. Other Duties Perform other research-related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.