Research Assistant-Medical Genetics

Position: Research Assistant – Medical Genetics • Location: Evanston, IL

About the role

The Research Assistant supports active research programs across Medical Genetics. 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

Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: Prior research or patient-facing experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.

Skills

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