Research Assistant – Multi-Site Study Operations

Job overview

The Research Assistant – Multi-Site Study Operations role is onsite in North Chicago, IL, with local travel to field and partner locations expected. Compensation is $23.08 per hour. The role supports the Human Performance Laboratory and CLEAR on a Department of Defense-funded study of urinary biomarkers related to bone adaptation and injury in military recruits. The position coordinates study operations across sites and timepoints, helping the research team collect reliable participant, specimen, and study data while maintaining protocol, regulatory, and safety compliance. It contributes to the project’s work to identify and validate biomarkers of healthy bone adaptation and bone stress injury.

What you'll do

• Coordinate participant scheduling, communication, visit preparation, and flow across sites
• support approved recruitment, briefings, consent, and screening as delegated
• collect and document field data and handle urine biospecimens
• label, aliquot, store, transport, and track samples
• enter and verify study data and resolve or escalate discrepancies
• maintain participant, regulatory, equipment, and study records
• prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• coordinate site logistics and scheduling
• complete required training and support reporting and dissemination as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research assistant

multi-site study operations

rosalind franklin university

north chicago il

full-time

human performance research

clinical research

participant coordination

biospecimen handling

data quality

irb compliance

local site travel

early mornings

weekend data collection

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid parental leave
• disability plans
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) with an 8% employer contribution after two years
• three weeks of vacation/personal leave, 15 sick days, nine paid holidays, paid winter break, and two floating holidays.

Why this role

Local travel to field and partner sites is expected; early mornings and weekends are likely to be part of operational data-collection needs. Military and VA clearance are required for base and hospital access.

About the employer

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.