• Position: Research Compliance Coordinator, IRB
• Location: 1001 University Place Evanston, IL or EDH Main Hospital Naperville or NCH 605 W Central Rd Arlington Heights
• Full Time 
• Hours: Standard Business Hours, Mon-Fri, mostly onsite
• Travel: Limited travel for conferences and education
• Sign On Bonus: Potential sign-on bonus up to $5,000

What you will do:

• Work with the Director and Associate Director to apply policies, procedures and regulations related to the conduct of research involving varying risk levels. 
• Serves as backup support for the IRB Committee meetings, subcommittee meetings, with preparing of meeting agendas and materials, taking minutes, and advising IRB members on applicable regulations, policies, and review criteria.
•  Pre-review submissions for appropriateness and levels of involvement of human subjects.  
• Prepares and issue letters of approval or requests for further clarification, consent forms, etc
• Interacts extensively with IRB staff and research staff on the proper IRB submission to ensure that reports and submissions fulfill all legal requirements, as well as those for quality and accuracy of information, and that all reports have proper supporting documentation.
• Ensures compliance, promotes the ethical conduct of research and serves as a backup for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
• Maintains knowledge of changes and implementation of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures related to the conduct of human subject research at Endeavor Health.
• Reviews and Process IRB submissions per internal policies and procedures. Monitors database for all IRB related research projects, particularly with regard to annual reports.
• Represents IRB in a professional manner to other health system employees and organizational units.
   

What you will need:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience: 2 years experience working in a research setting with IRB knowledge and experience
Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Working knowledge of scientific and medical concepts and terminology. Clinical background preferred.
• Project a high degree of intelligence, energy, and imagination, and have an outstanding work ethic and personal enthusiasm for the mission of Endeavor, as well as a genuine commitment to the advancement of science and education
• Value the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion as an organizational operating principle

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.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, 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.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. 

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.