Research Assistant-Pelvic Pain (Full Time)

• Position: Research Assistant-Pelvic Pain

• Location: Evanston Hospital

• Full Time 

• Hours: 40 hrs/week. Hours vary depending on participant visits, but will include 1-2 evenings per week and 1-2 Saturdays per month.

What you will do:

• Conduct literature research for the development of study protocols and analyses

• Assist with maintaining and filing appropriate documentation with IRB and grant making agencies.

• Assist in the development of all study forms, necessary database programs and data collection/entry strategies with senior staff

• Read and understand the protocol and any other pertinent information for each scheduled study. 

• Be held accountable for understanding and completing all protocol requirements.

• Review weekly research articles as a part of an ongoing discussion group regarding directions in clinical research with a focus on pain.

• Informed consent regulations

• Completion of required NIH training and Endeavor RI research training

• Consent form preparation, processing and revisions

• Adherence to consent throughout study

• Correct communication of protocol and research procedures to subject and significant others

• Coordinate study requirements with other research personnel and adjust work schedule accordingly.

• Communicate with other departments as needed to coordinate and conduct elements of research protocol

• Accurately answer questions presented by participants, or refer them to proper person/resource

• Identify, recruit and enroll patients in clinical studies

• Assist participants with computer enrollment software/process

• Abstract charts with attention to detail

• Be responsible for accurate study treatment administration per protocols and drug accountability

• Monitor and evaluate clinical parameters and document appropriately for safety and protocol completion.

•  Communicate all study/protocol deviations and adverse events to the PI or MD in a timely and efficient manner to ensure subject care and safety.

• Document adverse events, subject care, subject behavior, and other appropriate information in required detail.

• Monitor subject accrual and quality assurance

• Maintain subject and sponsor confidentiality at all times.

•  Maintain accurate and organized documentation for each project 

• Database creating and management including safekeeping files, entering data gathered during study, and ensuring data integrity.

• Assist with analysis of collected data and creation of resulting manuscripts and posters

•  Prepare annual report and submit to the IRB as directed by the PI to renew consent forms and provide update information regarding continuing studies.

• Provide update reports to study sponsors at required intervals.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree (preferably in social, biological, computer or healthcare sciences) required

• Experience: 6 months minimum experience as a research assistant in human subjects’ research (or equivalent position) required. Experience facilitating recruitment and follow-up strategies with clinic personnel and operational problem solving.

• Skills: Skills with Microsoft Office, coding, data analysis, copy machines, fax machines, bladder scanners, EEG equipment preferred

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)

• 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

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