Behavioral Research Coordinator I-Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Lurie Children's Hospital • Chicago, IL

7d • $46,280 - $75,670 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Research Coordinator I is an integral member of the Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) within the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute Office of Clinical & Community Trials. This role supports multiple school-based behavioral health research studies in collaboration with principal investigators. CCR partners with schools and youth-serving organizations to develop, evaluate, and implement culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health practices that increase access and reduce mental health disparities where kids live, learn and play. Learn more at ccr.luriechildrens.org.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in behavioral program or research required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Familiarity with Excel database basics.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. 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.
• Knowledge of research regulations preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish verbal and written abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with study start-up and the preparation and maintenance of all regulatory documents required by sponsor and/or regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates study conduct with other departments to effectively implement research projects.
• Assists in the development, implementation and tracking of studies with minimal supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, modifications, renewals and other necessary documents for review by the IRB and/or sponsor.
• Identifies and recruits eligible study participants; conducts informed consent/assent process.
• Assists in the delivery of behavioral interventions.
• Helps arrange behavioral study visits and provide instructions to study participants/families.
• Attends research project meetings.
• Abstracts data from medical records and enters medical information/data onto protocol specific case report forms, study flow sheets, and other required study forms; prepares abstracted/coded data for processing/analysis.
• Creates and/or updates research related forms and/or source document templates.
• Coordinates reimbursement of study participants under supervision.
• Records data in appropriate systems including RedCap.
• Conducts literature searches and assists with QA/QC procedures.
• Adheres to research protocol in compliance with applicable institutional, local and federal regulations.
• Functions as participant liaison for study questions, billing issues, etc.
• Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings/conferences (planning, presenting, etc.).
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients.
• QA/QC checks for database validity and data monitoring. Conducts simple data analysis with supervision
• Tracking deadlines for grants/deliverables.
• Other job functions as assigned.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of school- and community-based research and evaluation projects focused on children’s behavioral health, trauma-responsive practices, school safety, and systems-level mental health initiatives.
• Maintain project timelines and tracking systems to support timely completion of research milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas/materials, and support communication with internal and external partners (e.g., school districts, community-based organizations, state agencies).
• Support qualitative and quantitative data collection activities, including scheduling interviews and focus groups, preparing data collection materials, and managing participant communication and follow-up.
• Assist with survey administration using platforms such as REDCap, Qualtrics, or other digital systems.
• Maintain organized data management systems, including tracking logs and secure file structures.
• Prepare, clean, and organize quantitative datasets; conduct basic descriptive analyses under supervision.
• Support qualitative data management and analysis, including transcript preparation, coding in qualitative software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose), and development of analytic summaries or matrices.
• Conduct QA/QC procedures to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support maintenance of internal operational tracking systems (e.g., staff activity trackers, school engagement lists across initiatives) that facilitate coordination, reporting, and continuous improvement across CCR programs.
• Assist in synthesizing operational and research data to inform internal reporting and learning activities.
• Assist with preparation of research products, including reports, briefs, conference abstracts, tables, and manuscript components under supervision.
• Support grant development activities by tracking proposal components, formatting documents, and assisting with background synthesis.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level