Clinical Research Assistant

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,863 - 41,644; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Job summary

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a dedicated individual to assist in clinical research activities. You will support investigators by performing administrative tasks, maintaining regulatory documents, and ensuring smooth study visits.

The role requires a High School diploma, organizational skills, and preferably a Bachelor’s degree. Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish) are encouraged to apply. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research preferred.
• Rotating shifts (afternoon/evening availability preferred).
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks to support investigators and research team.
• Assist with study start‑up and maintain regulatory documents.
• Schedule study visits according to protocol.
• Support data entry and maintain/update databases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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. It is the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140‑year legacy of excellence and is ranked in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Description

Assists investigators and study team in implementation, coordination, and conduct of clinical research activities. Adheres to the service values, principles of research ethics, FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform administrative tasks to support investigators and research team (Xeroxing, filing, etc.).
• Assist with study start‑up and maintain regulatory documents required by sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in scheduling study visits according to protocol, in coordination with the PI and study team and research support services.
• Notify research support services in preparation and advance of study visits.
• Provide assistance in the conduct of site visits/audits by the sponsor or regulatory agencies.
• Prepare necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, lab kits, etc.).
• Assist in the collection of data and/or specimens from research participants and/or medical records as authorized.
• Support data entry and maintain/update databases as needed.
• Ensure participants are given a copy of the signed consent documents and manage proper distribution to relevant departments.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and facilitate ordering as required.
• Escort participants and/or specimens to ancillary testing or procedures as necessary.
• Engage in professional development opportunities such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities.
• Perform other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research preferred.
• Rotating shifts (afternoon/evening availability preferred).
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish fluency).
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Some analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Education & Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.50–$30.23 per hour. Salary reviewed regularly to align with market conditions.

Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for hourly employees, leadership incentives, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. 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.