Research Assistant

  • Full-Time
  • Evanston, IL
  • NorthShore University HealthSystem
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Research Assistant - (79954)
Position Highlights:
  • Position: Research Assistant
  • Location: Evanston, IL
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, Day shift
  • Required Travel: Yes; required to travel other location within the NorthShore legacy depend on projects

What you will need:
  • Education: Bachelor Degree
  • Certification: N/A
  • Experience: preferred Science background and research related experience
  • Skills:
    • Knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques.
    • Knowledge of laboratory equipment and its usage.
    • Knowledge of sterile techniques.
    • Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with students, faculty, staff and peers.
    • Data entry and patient interview to assist researchers on projects.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.

What you will do:
  • Assist with patient recruitment.
  • Collect biological samples.
  • Performs routine qualitative and quantitative tests to determine the basic components and characteristics of biological specimens and samples; records test results; labels and files specimens and results.
  • Ship samples to the study reference laboratory.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the research database.
  • Maintain a neat, clean and well-stocked work area.
  • Performs study related duties as required or assigned.

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore comprises five hospitals (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie and Swedish), 140 Medical Group and Specialty Care offices, and more than 3,000 physicians, serving over 635,000 patients. The organization supports academics and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Recognized for nursing excellence, NorthShore is a Magnet designated organization-the first system in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor. NorthShore has an established reputation and employs over 12,500 people.
When you work for NorthShore, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore delivers on its mission "to preserve and improve human life" through superior clinical care, academic excellence and innovative research.
NorthShore is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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Job Posting: Nov 17, 2021, 9:19:10 AM
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