Behavioral Research Assistant
About The Position
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. 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. Location 680 Lake Shore Drive Job Description General Summary: Assists investigators and study team in the implementation, coordination, and conduct of behavioral research activities. Adheres to the service values and principles of research ethics. Essential Job Functions: Performs administrative tasks to support research team (scheduling, ordering, printing, filing, etc.). Assists with literature searches, QA/QC procedures, and tracks timelines. Assists with study start-up and maintains study and regulatory documents. Assists in scheduling study visits, delivering behavioral interventions, and reimbursement of participants, in coordination with the PI and study team. Prepares necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, etc.) Assists in the collection of data from research participants and/or medical records, as authorized. Supports data entry and maintains/updates databases as needed. Maintains inventory of supplies and facilitates ordering as required. Engages in professional development opportunities, such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities. Other job functions as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs administrative tasks to support research team (scheduling, ordering, printing, filing, etc.).
- Assists with literature searches, QA/QC procedures, and tracks timelines.
- Assists with study start-up and maintains study and regulatory documents.
- Assists in scheduling study visits, delivering behavioral interventions, and reimbursement of participants, in coordination with the PI and study team.
- Prepares necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, etc.)
- Assists in the collection of data from research participants and/or medical records, as authorized.
- Supports data entry and maintains/updates databases as needed.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and facilitates ordering as required.
- Engages in professional development opportunities, such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
