Research Assistant-Allergy/Immunology

Hourly Pay Range: $18.84 - $27.32 – The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Location: Evanston, IL
Full Time, onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

About the Role

The Research Assistant supports active research programs across Allergy/Immunology. This role offers meaningful hands-on experience in clinical and health equity research aimed at improving outcomes for communities and informing care and policy.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet, and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking.
• 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.