Behavioral Research Coordinator I
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 Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton 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 as well as the principles of research ethics. Under direct supervision, the balance between patient-facing and administrative data tasks varies according to the specific requirements of each research program. Essential Job Functions: 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree 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.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
- Proficient analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological 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.
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
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
