Onsite Medical Genetics Research Assistant (Health Equity)

Endeavor-Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual increases based on performance

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Research Assistant – Medical Genetics at Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is a full-time, on-site role supporting active research programs across Medical Genetics. You will collaborate with principal investigators to execute studies, recruit participants, and collect data in line with IRB-approved protocols.

The position focuses on health equity research to improve outcomes for communities and inform care and policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior research or patient-facing experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principal investigators and research teams to support study execution across multiple departments.
• Recruit, screen, and engage research participants with clear communication and strict adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Administer surveys and collect patient-reported data in compliance with IRB-approved protocols, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Guide participants through the informed consent process, ensuring their rights and understanding are protected.
• Perform data entry, quality control, and preliminary analysis; prepare summaries and reports for presentations and publications.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper study records, safeguarding sensitive participant information.
• Contribute to research proposals, grant applications, and IRB submissions.
• Contribute to studies examining racial and socioeconomic disparities in maternal, pediatric, and primary care health outcomes.
• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing ideas and remaining open to feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Research Assistant – Medical Genetics at Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is a full-time, on-site role supporting active research programs across Medical Genetics. You will collaborate with principal investigators to execute studies, recruit participants, and collect data in line with IRB-approved protocols.

The position focuses on health equity research to improve outcomes for communities and inform care and policy.