Research Coordinator- Breastfeeding Equity Study (Spanish Speaking preferred)

NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston, IL

Full-time

Evanston, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Research Coordinator will play a crucial role in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Endeavor Evanston Hospital, focusing on a randomized control trial of breastfeeding peer counseling. This full-time position involves managing research activities, coordinating with clinical teams, and ensuring effective communication across multiple sites. The role requires regular travel to Highland Park Hospital and other locations as needed, with a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of study documents and submission/reporting to the Institutional Review Board for a randomized control trial of breastfeeding peer counseling.
• Manage daily research activities in collaboration with a Research Assistant and a multi-site study team.
• Coordinate regular meetings and communications with clinical team members at Highland Park Hospital and prenatal recruitment sites.
• Recruit patients from clinical sites during pregnancy.
• Maintain communication with patients and research team members across multiple sites.
• Conduct study assessments with research participants.
• Manage patient tracking and study activities in a study database.
• Enter data into electronic databases; manipulate resulting data and present it in a variety of ways and creating reports of study progress.
• Maintain organized and detailed records of all study activities.
• Maintain study supplies.
• Perform scientific literature searches as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong people skills required
• Experience in a research environment required
• Some data management experience required
• Bilingual Spanish-English speaking strongly preferred

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities