Research Assistant-OBGYN Generalist

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.

About the role

The Research Assistant supports active research programs across OBGYN. 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.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday–Friday, onsite
Hours: 8:00am–4:30pm

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.