Innovation Lab Associate-2

Position Highlights:

• Position: Innovation Lab Associate
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Resource
• Hours: as needed
• Required Travel: n/a

Job Summary

The Innovation Lab Associate will support Endeavor Health in advancing healthcare innovations by partnering with doctors, nurses, and industry partners. This role involves project coordination, research, collaboration with clinicians, and community engagement to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions.

What you will do:

• Collaboration: Work closely with clinicians (doctors and nurses) and industry partners to support the integration of innovative solutions into clinical practice. This would be regular meetings to understand clinical needs, independent research about topic(s), and brainstorming sessions to develop practical solutions.
• Research and Development: Engage in research activities related to healthcare innovation, including surgical simulation, 3D modeling, and other projects. This includes conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, and analyzing data to support ongoing research.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed project documentation and assist in preparing reports and presentations for various stakeholders. This would entail producing research papers for publication and presentations at conferences.
• Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach initiatives to extend the impact of Endeavor Health's innovation programs.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or related field (Junior or Senior Year Students should still apply); Graduate School Students in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical engineering, healthcare, design, or related disciplines).

• Certification:
• Experience: College Student
• Unique or Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) [Optional]
• Strong interest in healthcare innovation and simulation, coupled with excellent organizational and some project management skills. They should be able to work collaboratively and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software is essential, and experience with 3D modeling software, such as Tinkercad, and other innovation tools is a plus. Additionally, the candidate should be self-directed and proactive with their work tasks.

• Working Conditions
• The working conditions described below represent those that must be performed to successfully complete the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Technical Skills [Optional]

A personal computer with a variety of software, copy machine, fax, and other standard office equipment.

Some knowledge of in using various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS). Utilization of Solidworks, GrabCad, and Materialize

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.