Behavioral Research Coordinator I — Heart Health Studies

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) match

Tuition assistance

PTO & holidays

Life & disability

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Behavioral Research Coordinator I to join our team conducting NIH-funded heart health research with flexible, innovative methods.

You will own projects beyond recruitment, including developing participant materials, designing processes, and collaborating across teams. The role offers autonomy, opportunities to contribute to epidemiology and behavioral trials, and a supportive environment that values compassion, ownership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP guidelines.
• Proficient analytical skills and adaptability to various tech systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study start-up, protocol coordination, and close-out activities.
• Maintain adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure effective implementation of research projects.
• Support development, implementation, and tracking of studies with minimal supervision.
• Assist in preparing protocols, informed consents, recruitment materials, modifications, renewals, and study documentation.
• Identify, recruit, and guide eligible participants through the informed consent/assent process.
• Assist in delivering behavioral interventions and arranging 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, templates, and manage participant reimbursements.
• Conduct literature searches, assist with QA/QC procedures, and track deadlines for grants and deliverables.
• Promote the ethical conduct of research by participating in research meetings/conferences.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Behavioral Research Coordinator I to join our team conducting NIH-funded heart health research with flexible, innovative methods.

You will own projects beyond recruitment, including developing participant materials, designing processes, and collaborating across teams. The role offers autonomy, opportunities to contribute to epidemiology and behavioral trials, and a supportive environment that values compassion, ownership, and