Clinical Research Coordinator II-Heart Center

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 4,900 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Holidays

403(b) match

Tuition assistance

Adoption benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II for the Heart Center to oversee pediatric studies with moderate supervision across departments.

The role balances patient-facing responsibilities and data tasks within a collaborative research environment. You will manage regulatory documents, coordinate study visits, obtain informed consent, and ensure data accuracy while supporting study teams and participant engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year research experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initiation and regulatory compliance of clinical studies, including preparing IRB and sponsor documentation.
• Manage regulatory binders, source documents, and correspondence with adherence to study protocols.
• Coordinate and oversee clinical research visits, site qualifications, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Collect specimens, record data on source documents and electronic systems, assist QA/QC for data accuracy.
• Engage participants with informed consent, coordinate reimbursement, and serve as the primary patient liaison.
• Oversee supplies and inventory, prepare lab kits and requisitions.
• Track deadlines for grants and deliverables and assist with invoicing/billing.
• Prepare abstracted and coded data for processing and develop data dictionaries.
• Participate in investigator meetings and represent findings at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

FDA/HSR/GCP knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related research experience

Job description

## Clinical Research Coordinator II-Heart CenterApply: Streeterville, Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR2026-2701Ann & 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.Day (United States of America)**Location**211 E Chicago**Job Description****General Summary:**Coordinates all clinical research activities with moderate supervision. Adheres to the service values and principles of research ethics. The balance between patient-facing and administrative data tasks varies according to the specific requirements of each research program.**Essential Job Functions:*** Coordinates and manages the initiation and regulatory compliance of clinical research studies, including preparing all necessary documents for IRB and sponsor review, coordinating study conduct across departments, and securing required approvals.* Manages study documents, including regulatory binders, source documents, and correspondence, while maintaining adherence and compliance to research protocols.* Coordinates and oversees all aspects of clinical research visits, including arranging and conducting visits, conducting site qualifications, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.* Collects specimens from subjects and ensures proper processing, records data on source documents and electronic systems, and conducts literature searches while assisting with QA/QC procedures to ensure data accuracy and protocol compliance.* Manages participant engagement throughout clinical trials by identifying eligible subjects, conducting informed consent processes, coordinating reimbursement, verifying eligibility, and serving as the primary patient liaison for study-related inquiries and support.* Manages and oversees all aspects related to supplies and equipment inventory, including preparation of lab kits and requisitions.* Tracks and manages deadlines for grants and deliverables.* Prepares abstracted and coded data for subsequent processing and analysis, while also developing codebooks for data dictionaries to ensure comprehensive data organization and accessibility.* Participates actively in investigator meetings, contributing to the ethical conduct of research through educational initiatives, and represents research findings at meetings and conferences.* Assists with financial aspects of studies including invoicing and billing management.* Other job functions as assigned.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Bachelor’s degree and one year research experience 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.* Proficient organizational skills with ability to manage multiple studies.* Proficient verbal and written communications skills.* Proficient knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.* Proficient analytical skills with the ability to recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods and remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.* Proficient entry level leadership skills.* Recognizes the need to prioritize tasks, problem solve, and work with others. Assists to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.**Education****Pay Range**$49,920.00-$81,619.20 SalaryAt 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 insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(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. 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] **AI Notice** Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: [e-mail]