Pediatric Clinical Research Assistant — Study Coordination

Lurie Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and long

Health Savings Account contributions

Paid Time Off, Holidays and Parental/P

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist investigators and a study team in implementing, coordinating, and conducting clinical research activities in a pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data collection, and coordination with diverse support services. Responsibilities include preparing study materials, supporting site visits, maintaining regulatory documents, and ensuring proper consent processes.

Qualifications

• 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 communications skills.
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Some analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.
• Assists in scheduling study visits according to protocol, in coordination with the PI and study team, and research support services (pharmacy, lab, medical imaging, etc.). Notifies research support services in preparation and advance of study visits.
• Provides assistance in the conduct of site visits/audits by the sponsor or regulatory agencies.
• Prepares necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, lab kits, etc.)
• Assists in the collection of data and/or specimens from research participants and/or medical records, as authorized.
• Supports data entry and maintains/updates databases as needed.
• Ensures participants are given a copy of the signed consent documents and manages proper distribution to relevant departments (i.e. medical records).
• Maintains inventory of supplies and facilitate ordering as required.
• Escorts participants and/or specimens to ancillary testing or procedures as necessary. Engages in professional development opportunities, such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

FDA knowledge

HSR knowledge

GCP knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist investigators and a study team in implementing, coordinating, and conducting clinical research activities in a pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data collection, and coordination with diverse support services. Responsibilities include preparing study materials, supporting site visits, maintaining regulatory documents, and ensuring proper consent processes.