Behavioral Research Coordinator I-Allergy/Adolescent Medicine

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant to support behavioral research projects within Outpatient Services.

You will help start-up, coordinate protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while coordinating with multiple departments. Responsibilities include data entry into REDCap, preparing documents, recruiting participants, delivering interventions, and assisting in grant deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related experience may substitute.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with FDA, HSR and GCP guidelines.
• Proficient analytical skills and adaptability to various tech systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with behavioral research projects, including start-up, protocol coordination, and close-out activities.
• Maintain adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to implement research projects.
• Support development, implementation, and tracking of studies with minimal supervision.
• Prepare protocols, informed consents, recruitment materials, renewals; maintain documentation via regulatory binders.
• Identify, recruit, and guide eligible participants through informed consent/assent.
• Deliver behavioral interventions and arrange study visits; provide instructions to participants and families.
• Abstract data from medical records and enter into REDCap; prepare data for analysis.
• Create and update research-related forms and manage participant reimbursements.
• Conduct literature searches, QA/QC procedures, and track grant deadlines.
• Promote ethical conduct of research by participating in educational meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with behavioral research projects, including study start-up, protocol coordination, and close-out activities. Maintains adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards. Coordinates with other departments to ensure effective implementation of research projects. Supports the development, implementation, and tracking of studies with minimal supervision. Assists with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, recruitment materials, modifications, renewals, and maintains study documentation via regulatory binders. Identifies, recruits, and guides eligible study participants through the informed consent/assent process. Assists in delivering behavioral interventions and arranging study visits; provide instructions to participants and their families. Abstracts data from medical records and enter it into case report forms and electronic systems such as REDCap; prepares data for analysis. Creates and updates research-related forms, templates, and assists in managing participant reimbursements. Conducts literature searches, assists with QA/QC procedures, and tracks deadlines for grants and deliverables while adhering to research protocols and compliance regulations. Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings/conferences. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree required. A combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience is directly related to the duties of the job. Good organizational skills. Good verbal and written communications skills. Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines. Proficient analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Pay Range

$46,280.00-$75,670.40 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

We’re a place for you with us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: [e-mail]

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.