Job Description
Department 80038 Research - Academic Research Support
Status Full time
Benefits Eligible Yes
Hours Per Week 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information This is a hybrid position local to Chicago IL with up to 80% onsite work to support study activities. Position requires float/travel among sites in the Greater Chicago area, mostly in the vicinity of Advocate Christ and Advocate Trinity Medical Centers.
40 hours/week; typically normal business hours with some flexibility, including occasional evening and night hours given needs of the study.
Minimum Qualifications include 2 years experience engaging with study participants in-person & over phone/video for recruitment, screening, enrollment, and data collection, 2 years experience in delivering health-related interventions, competency in electronic data capture systems (REDCap preferred), electronic medical record systems (EPIC preferred) & Microsoft Office software.
Pay Range $24.85 - $37.30
Major Responsibilities - Serves as the primary research associate on studies across multiple sites and manages timelines and deliverables.
- Supports and performs data collection, data management, and data cleaning in collaboration with scientists and investigators.
- Interacts with research subjects in-person, over the phone, or online and coordinators and conducts recruitment, screening, enrollment, and data collection.
- Conducts literature searches and results reporting in collaboration with research scientists and investigators.
- Ensures appropriate completion and documentation of regulatory materials, source documentation, data collection, and study records in a timely manner.
- Ensures study team is conducting research activities in an ethical and safe manner according to applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Serves as a resource to other research team members, investigators and collaborators, related to particular projects, research procedures and policies. Assists with implementation of educational training plans.
- Supports investigators in preparing abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentations
- Interface with the Institutional Review Board and other AARI and AAH offices/departments to facilitate support and reporting of ongoing research.
- Coordinates project meetings between scientists, teams and collaborators to ensure project success.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required Education Required - Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or related field.
Experience Required - Typically requires 2 years of experience in Health related and/or research (Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Data Science, Public health)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required - Ability to understand and communicate research protocol requirements to others.
- Some experience writing standard operating procedures (SOP), experimental protocols, scientific results or similar.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Some experience with developing and maintaining a variety of databases and spreadsheets, generating a variety of reports and dashboards.
- Ability to problem solve and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software.
- Must be able to establish a good rapport with patients, investigators, clinical team, and external collaborators.
- Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Experience in Epic is a plus.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions - Will generally be exposed to rapid-pace and complex health care environment.
- Remote work with in-person presence (e.g., site visits, recruitment activities, meetings) as needed.
- This position may require ability to drive and/or travel to work related meetings/functions and thus is exposed to road, weather, and normal travel hazards.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment To You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation - Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits And More - Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,