Behavioral Research Coordinator I - AMP Lab

Lurie Children's; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 5% employer match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s AMP Lab is seeking a Behavioral Research Coordinator I to join NIH-funded heart health studies across generations.

The role offers ownership beyond recruitment, including developing participant materials, videos, and process design, with autonomous project management and collaboration across teams. The position emphasizes organizational skills, ethical research, and data handling in REDCap, with opportunities to contribute to study start-up,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

FDA/HSR/GCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

REDCap

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 211 E Chicago

The AMP Lab (sites.northwestern.edu/amplab/) at Lurie Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Research Coordinator I to join our dynamic team conducting research that supports heart health across generations—from mothers and babies to teenagers. Our NIH-funded studies use innovative virtual methods including surveys, video-based measurement sessions, and electronic health record data to reach families where they are, rather than requiring in-person visits. As a coordinator, you'll have genuine ownership over projects—not just recruitment and protocol management, but creative work like developing videos, animations, and participant materials; designing efficient processes; collaborating across teams; and communicating directly with participants. We conduct mixed methods research spanning epidemiology, intervention development, and behavioral clinical trials, which means varied skills and talents flourish here. We're looking for someone who is highly organized, effective, and a do-er—someone who thrives with autonomy and varied responsibilities. Our core values are compassion (for families and each other), ownership (you'll drive projects forward), and rigor with reproducibility (we take our science seriously). If you're energized by meaningful work, creative problem-solving, and research that can genuinely improve family health outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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

There's 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 & Diversity Statement

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.

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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.