Research Coordinator-Surgery

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Research Coordinator

• Location: Evanston, IL & locations to other sites will be required

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours

• Required Travel: Occasional

Position Summary:

Primary and back-up coordination of multiple studies, with minimal supervision. Ensures study protocols are followed and deadlines are met. Perform literature reviews and assist with manuscript writing. Trains and mentors junior staff members (Research Assistants and Senior Research Assistants) and ensures compliance with all regulatory and institutional guidelines. Proactively identifies and resolves study-related issues to maintain study integrity and timelines. Manages basic financial activities including invoicing and tracking revenue and expenses for assigned research projects.

What you will do:

• Coordinate all aspects of assigned research studies independently within the Clinical Research Unit, including screening, recruiting, and consenting participants, scheduling and coordinating study visits, procedures, and participant follow-up activities.
• Develop and implement study-specific procedures and workflows while ensuring protocol compliance
• Perform phlebotomy, process and ship lab specimens, and perform other procedures as required by study protocols
• Train and mentor Research Assistants and Senior Research Assistants on study protocols and procedures
• Maintain regulatory files including IRB submissions, correspondence, and essential documents and represent the research team in sponsor and IRB communications
• Monitor data collection, ensure quality standards, and identify potential protocol deviations
• Serve as backup coordinator for additional studies and communicate regularly with investigators and sponsors
• Prepare and submit invoices for assigned research projects while tracking revenue and expenses against budgets
• Proactively troubleshoot study-related challenges and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines
• Collect, enroll, de-identify, and ship biological samples and quality controls as per protocol in a research laboratory

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree (preferably in science biology, psychology, sociology public health, nursing or related discipline) required

• Certification: CCRP/ACRP Preferred

• Experience: Minimum 1- 3 years of clinical research experience

• Skills: Phlebotomy skills highly preferred (phlebotomy skills will be required as part of the job). Effective written and verbal communication skills. Organizational and problem-solving abilities. Highly compliant with respect to research policies and procedures

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 and Holiday Pay

• 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.

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