Research Assistant-Neurosurgery (McDaid Lab)

Position Highlights:

• Position: Research Assistant
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours, onsite

A Brief Overview:
The Research Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting and contributing to research initiatives within the hospital's Research and Innovation department. This position provides an opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge medical research projects that can have a profound impact on patient care and healthcare advancements. Examples of the research performed in the lab include the development of treatments for brain tumors, neurodegeneration and addiction.

What you will do:

• Collaborating with principal investigators and research teams to assist in the planning, design, and execution of research studies and experiments.
• Preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness, and assisting with the procurement of research supplies and materials.
• Collecting, recording, and analyzing research data using various techniques, instruments, and software, following established protocols and procedures.
• Conducting literature reviews and assisting in the development of research protocols, grant applications, and research publications.
• Preparing research materials, including laboratory reagents, tissue samples, and specimens, and ensuring proper storage and documentation.
• Performing data entry, quality control, and statistical analysis, as well as generating data reports and graphical representations for research presentations.
• Maintaining accurate and organized research records, including electronic and paper files, and ensuring data confidentiality and security.
• Participating in research team meetings, contributing to discussions, and staying informed about advancements in the field.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Biology required.
• Previous experience in a research role, preferably at a University or Industry research lab/healthcare /hospital setting, is advantageous and preferred.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• 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.

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