Behavioral Research Coordinator I

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

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
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