Research Navigator | Full-time

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Competitive health insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Wisconsin seeks a Research Navigator to support clinical and operational research projects from concept to completion. You will partner with clinicians and leaders to translate questions into structured studies and ensure rigor and measurable impact.

The role blends project management, research methods, and data analysis to deliver results that improve patient care and operations. A collaborative, detail-oriented professional will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in statistics, STEM field, public health, sociology, psychology or a health-related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in research coordination, project management, or healthcare analytics.
• Demonstrated understanding of research methodology, study design, and quality improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical and operational questions into structured, measurable research studies.
• Lead research and quality improvement projects from concept to execution and dissemination.
• Develop project plans, establish timelines, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify data sources, support data collection and analysis, and interpret findings into actionable insights.
• Proactively identify and remove barriers to keep projects on track.
• Develop research protocols, tools, and documentation to ensure methodological rigor.
• Support scholarly dissemination efforts, including abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and posters.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff, clinicians, and learners on research design, methods, and data interpretation.

Skills

Research coordination

Project management

Healthcare analytics

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it’s what we do, it’s why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Research Navigator to support and advance clinical and operational research initiatives across our organization and the Gundersen Medical Foundation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into meaningful, data-driven outcomes that improve patient care and operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Research Navigator serves as a key partner to clinicians, operational leaders, and learners by guiding research and quality improvement projects from concept through completion. This role blends project management, research methodology, and data analysis to ensure projects are executed efficiently, rigorously, and with measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to translate clinical and operational questions into structured, measurable research studies
• Lead research and quality improvement projects from concept development through execution and dissemination
• Develop project plans, establish timelines, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Identify data sources, support data collection and analysis, and interpret findings into actionable insights
• Proactively identify and remove barriers to keep projects on track
• Develop research protocols, tools, and documentation to ensure methodological rigor
• Support scholarly dissemination efforts, including abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and posters
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff, clinicians, and learners on research design, methods, and data interpretation

Position Overview:

• 1.0 FTE, 40 hours a week
• Monday - Friday, Days
• Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Starting salary of $61,152 + more for experience
• We offer top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in statistics, STEM field, public health, sociology, psychology or a health-related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in research coordination, project management, or healthcare analytics
• Strong understanding of research methodology, study design, and quality improvement principles
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret quantitative data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer