Pediatric Behavioral Research Specialist

Lurie Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Research Support Specialist to assist investigators in behavioral research activities, balancing patient-facing tasks with administrative data work under supervision.

You will ensure protocol compliance, coordinate with departments, assist with consents, recruit participants, collect data in REDCap, and help prepare study materials and documentation while supporting ethical conduct of research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related experience may substitute.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP guidelines.
• Proficient analytical skills with adaptability to tech 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 communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Research Support Specialist to assist investigators in behavioral research activities, balancing patient-facing tasks with administrative data work under supervision.

You will ensure protocol compliance, coordinate with departments, assist with consents, recruit participants, collect data in REDCap, and help prepare study materials and documentation while supporting ethical conduct of research.