Research Coordinator-Pediatrics SPAH Kids Study (Spanish Speaking Preferred

Research Coordinator, Pediatrics—SPAH Kids Study

Endeavor Health's department of Pediatrics at Evanston Hospital is seeking applicants for a Research Coordinator. This position will be focused on supporting the Stress, Pregnancy, & Health (SPAH) Kids study, a longitudinal study of the links between socioeconomic status, prenatal stress, and early child development. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Research Manager, PIs, and rest of the team to execute study assessments and work toward project goals.

What you will do:

• Research Study Coordinator will support Dr. Pellerite's Stress Pregnancy and Health Kids' research studies, including social disparities research on pediatric outcomes and maternal-child health studies
• This person will assist with study activities including submitting IRB documentation;
• Identifying, recruiting and enrolling patients and other participants for research studies; obtaining consent;
• Administering cognitive and language assessments to children; administering psychosocial interviews, surveys during in-person and remote study sessions at Endeavor's Evanston Hospital; ensuring data quality; participating in data analysis as guided by Research Manager and PI; and communicating with stakeholders
• This person will also assist in preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and abstract writing as well as coordination of new grants— including preparing and tracking of study budgets

What you will need:

• Education:
  
  BS in public health, nursing, social work, social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required;
• Experience:
  
  2 years experience in research
• Unique or Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Spanish speaking preferred. Experience facilitating recruitment and follow up strategies with clinic personnel and operational problem solving. Experience working with data management systems and software such as REDCap, SPSS, Ripple. Excellent organization, time management, problem solving and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Ability to interact in a professional and sensitive manner with medical personnel, research subjects, research collaborators, community groups and other research staff.
  
  Must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision, and show initiative. Experience working with children between the ages of 15 months to 6 years. Spanish Fluency is strongly preferred

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. 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.