Research Assistant – OBGYN: Health Equity & Data Insights

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,995,000 - 78,282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Retirement Options with Company Match

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Research Assistant – OBGYN Generalist at EVH Evanston Hospital. The role supports active OBGYN research and health equity projects, with an onsite schedule from 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Collaboration with investigators, participant recruitment, and data collection are core duties to improve care and inform policy. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and prior research or patient-facing healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in healthcare research or patient-facing roles is beneficial.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus and may aid participant interactions.

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 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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Professionalism

Problem-solving

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Research Assistant – OBGYN Generalist at EVH Evanston Hospital. The role supports active OBGYN research and health equity projects, with an onsite schedule from 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Collaboration with investigators, participant recruitment, and data collection are core duties to improve care and inform policy. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and prior research or patient-facing healthcare experience.