Research Assistant

at  Endeavor Health

Position Highlights:

• Position: Research Assistant-Pelvic Pain
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Full Time 40 hrs/week. Hours vary depending on participant visits, but will include 1-2 evenings per week and 1-2 Saturdays per month.

What you will do:

• Conduct literature research for the development of study protocols and analyses
• Assist with maintaining and filing appropriate documentation with IRB and grant making agencies.
• Assist in the development of all study forms, necessary database programs and data collection/entry strategies with senior staff
• Read and understand the protocol and any other pertinent information for each scheduled study.
• Be held accountable for understanding and completing all protocol requirements.
• Informed consent regulations
• Completion of required NIH training and NorthShore RI research training
• Consent form preparation, processing and revisions
• Adherence to consent throughout study
• Correct communication of protocol and research procedures to subject and significant others
• Coordinate study requirements with other research personnel and adjust work schedule accordingly.
• Communicate with other departments as needed to coordinate and conduct elements of research protocol
• Accurately answer questions presented by participants, or refer them to proper person/resource
• Identify, recruit and enroll patients in clinical studies
• Assist participants with computer enrollment software/process
• Abstract charts with attention to detail
• Be responsible for accurate study treatment administration per protocols and drug accountability
• Monitor and evaluate clinical parameters and document appropriately for safety and protocol completion.
• Communicate all study/protocol deviations and adverse events to the PI or MD in a timely and efficient manner to ensure subject care and safety.
• Document adverse events, subject care, subject behavior, and other appropriate information in required detail.
• Monitor subject accrual and quality assurance
• Maintain subject and sponsor confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for each project
• Database creating and management including safekeeping files, entering data gathered during study, and ensuring data integrity.
• Assist with analysis of collected data and creation of resulting manuscripts and posters
• Prepare annual report and submit to the IRB as directed by the PI to renew consent forms and provide update information regarding continuing studies.
• Provide update reports to study sponsors at required intervals.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in social, biological, computer or healthcare sciences) required
• Experience: 6 months minimum experience as a research assistant in human subjects’ research (or equivalent position) required. Experience facilitating recruitment and follow-up strategies with clinic personnel and operational problem solving.
• Skills: Skills with Microsoft Office, coding, data analysis, copy machines, fax machines, bladder scanners, EEG equipment preferred

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit
www.endeavorhealth.org
.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (
www.endeavorhealth.org
) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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• Conduct literature research for the development of study protocols and analyses
• Assist with maintaining and filing appropriate documentation with IRB and grant making agencies.
• Assist in the development of all study forms, necessary database programs and data collection/entry strategies with senior staff
• Read and understand the protocol and any other pertinent information for each scheduled study.
• Be held accountable for understanding and completing all protocol requirements.
• Informed consent regulations
• Completion of required NIH training and NorthShore RI research training
• Consent form preparation, processing and revisions
• Adherence to consent throughout study
• Correct communication of protocol and research procedures to subject and significant others
• Coordinate study requirements with other research personnel and adjust work schedule accordingly.
• Communicate with other departments as needed to coordinate and conduct elements of research protocol
• Accurately answer questions presented by participants, or refer them to proper person/resource
• Identify, recruit and enroll patients in clinical studies
• Assist participants with computer enrollment software/process
• Abstract charts with attention to detail
• Be responsible for accurate study treatment administration per protocols and drug accountability
• Monitor and evaluate clinical parameters and document appropriately for safety and protocol completion.
• Communicate all study/protocol deviations and adverse events to the PI or MD in a timely and efficient manner to ensure subject care and safety.
• Document adverse events, subject care, subject behavior, and other appropriate information in required detail.
• Monitor subject accrual and quality assurance
• Maintain subject and sponsor confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for each project
• Database creating and management including safekeeping files, entering data gathered during study, and ensuring data integrity.
• Assist with analysis of collected data and creation of resulting manuscripts and posters
• Prepare annual report and submit to the IRB as directed by the PI to renew consent forms and provide update information regarding continuing studies.
• Provide update reports to study sponsors at required intervals