Senior Research Associate - GCM Trauma/ACS Research

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

28d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patients’ lives? As a Sr. Research Associate on our Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Research team, you’ll be at the forefront of groundbreaking studies that shape the future of critical care. Every day, your work will directly impact the care of critically ill and injured patients , helping advance treatments and improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable populations. Why You’ll Love This Role Meaningful Work: You’ll contribute to research that saves lives and sets new standards in trauma and acute care medicine. Dynamic Environment: Experience nearly every part of the Carolinas Medical Center hospital system—from the Emergency Department and Operating Rooms to ICUs and inpatient units. Collaborative Team: Work alongside the Research Director, Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons, APPs, and clinicians from multiple specialties in a supportive, team-driven environment. Cutting-Edge Research: Be part of approximately 15 active clinical trials at any given time, including investigational drugs, medical devices, and innovative care practices. What to Expect This is a fast-paced, high-impact position . Many of our studies require time-sensitive screening and enrollment, so adaptability and strong organizational skills are key. Our team provides 24/7/365 coverage at the Charlotte campus, ensuring research excellence around the clock. Schedule: This position includes four overnight shifts per week Tuesday 20:00 - Wednesday 06:00 Wednesday 20:00 - Thursday 06:00 Saturday 22:00 - Sunday 08:00 Sunday 21:00 - Monday 07:00

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or health-related field required but Associates Degree and equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Training in information systems technologies, desktop application, and databases required.
• Work consistently requires sitting for 5-6 hours.
• Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and manual dexterity.
• Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in clinical trials, especially drug and/or device studies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting
• Experience with analytical software and database analysis and reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains designated applications in research department databases.
• Creates new databases, prepares and runs data analysis queries, and uploads local database to the national database center.
• Uses existing database to create reports as requested.
• Performs data manipulation and migration.
• Reviews data quality reports for data submissions and errors.
• Ensures data requests are received, have authorizations, are evaluated, and reported.
• Prepares specifications and summary reports for data queries and requests.
• Performs chart abstraction.
• Provides administrative support when needed.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level