Clinical Research Assistant

Lurie Children's Hospital • Chicago, IL

1d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

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.

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.
• Rotating shifts (afternoon/evening availability preferred)
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish fluency)

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.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED