Research Associate - Neurosciences

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Associate supports department studies across multiple sites, including investigator-initiated trials and a large longitudinal study. The role manages timelines and deliverables, supports REDCap project development and ongoing maintenance, and performs data abstraction and reporting. It ensures research documentation and activities meet applicable ethical, safety, policy, procedural, and regulatory standards. The associate also serves as a resource to managers, research team members, investigators, and collaborators; supports preparation of research outputs; coordinates project meetings; and works with the Institutional Review Board and other organizational offices to support and report ongoing research. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Work is remote with in-person presence for activities such as site visits, recruitment, and meetings as needed. The role operates in a fast-paced, complex health care environment and may require driving or travel to work-related meetings and functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or a related field.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a health-related field and/or research, such as outcomes research, epidemiology, data science, or public health.
Ability to understand research protocol requirements and communicate them to others.
Some experience writing standard operating procedures, experimental protocols, scientific results, or similar materials.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
Some experience developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets and generating reports and dashboards.
Ability to problem-solve and work independently with accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software.
Ability to establish rapport with patients, investigators, clinical teams, and external collaborators.
Competency in using an electronic medical record (EMR).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epic.

Responsibilities

Support department research studies across multiple sites.
Manage project timelines and deliverables.
Support investigator-initiated trials through REDCap project builds and ongoing support.
Perform data abstraction and reporting for a large longitudinal study.
Ensure timely completion and documentation of regulatory materials, source documentation, data collection, and study records.
Ensure the study team conducts research ethically and safely in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Serve as a resource to the manager, research team members, investigators, and collaborators regarding projects, research procedures, and policies.
Support investigators in preparing abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentations.
Interface with the Institutional Review Board and other AARI and AAH offices and departments to facilitate support and reporting of ongoing research.
Coordinate project meetings among investigators, teams, and collaborators.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Competitive compensation and potential premium or incentive pay for eligible positions.
Potential annual compensation increases based on performance.
Career development programs.