Research Coordinator-Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit (MFMU)

Position Highlights:

• Position: Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network (MFMU) Research Coordinator - OB/GYN
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Required Travel: Between Endeavor Health Sites

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree minimum, Masters preferred
• Experience: Two years of previous work in research study oversight strongly preferred. Experience working with computers, databases and proficiency with excel spreadsheets. Previous healthcare or social science experience, ability to work independently and in a team, human research recruitment experience. Previous experience with use of electronic medical records and/or phlebotomy a plus.
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to producing high quality work.
• Other:Reliable access to a car on a daily basis with the ability to travel between Endeavor Health hospitals/medical offices.

What you will do:

The major goals of the MFMU Network are to:

Reduce the rates of preterm birth, fetal growth abnormalities, newborn morbidity, and maternal complications of pregnancy, evaluate maternal and fetal interventions for efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Be a part of improving the lives of birthing people and their families! Join our MFMU team to support multiple studies related to the health and well-being of pregnant people, their birth outcomes and the health of their children. Right now, we are studying interventions to prevent preterm delivery in high-risk twin pregnancies, how sleep apnea may be related to high blood pressure and diabetic complications in pregnancy, and the long term sequelae of COVID -19 in pregnancy on birthing people and their children.

• Under supervision from Principal Investigator and Research Manager, initiate, coordinate and conduct multiple research projects from start to finish.
• Perform administrative duties related to grant applications, budget preparation, study startup and IRB approval, ongoing study maintenance, invoice creation and tracking and results reporting.
• Identify, recruit and enroll eligible participants in a hospital/clinic setting
• Obtain informed consent, collect and maintain data, perform physical evaluation (as defined by research protocols), collect and process biospecimens (as defined by research protocols).
• Assist with data entry, tracking, cleaning, extraction, and analysis.
• Collaborate with fellow researchers.
• Assist in preparation of materials for presentation and publication.
• Maintain and file appropriate documentation with IRB and grant making agencies.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments to determine costs for supplies and procedures needed for proposals and funded studies.
• Assist in the development of strategies and check-lists to efficiently and accurately complete studies and comply with study protocols and data entry requirements of each study.
• Prioritize study requirements on an ongoing basis and adjust work schedule accordingly.
• Communicate all study/protocol deviations and adverse events to the Principal Investigator in a timely and efficient manner.
• Document adverse events, and other appropriate information in required detail.
• Assist with training and orientation of study personnel as appropriate, and provide ongoing guidance.

Benefits:

• 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 - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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