Clinical Research Coordinator II-Genetics

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates clinical research activities with moderate supervision while adhering to research ethics and the organization’s service values. The balance of patient-facing and administrative data work varies by research program. The coordinator supports study start-up and regulatory compliance, study visits and documentation, participant engagement, specimen and data collection, inventory, grant deadlines, research dissemination, and study finances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of research experience; a combination of education and/or experience directly related to the job duties may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple studies.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP guidelines.
Analytical skills, ability to recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods, and adaptability to various technological systems.
Entry-level leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and work with others.
Ability to help foster an inclusive environment where team members feel valued and respected.

Responsibilities

Coordinate study initiation and regulatory compliance, including preparing documents for IRB and sponsor review, coordinating study conduct across departments, and securing required approvals.
Manage study documents, including regulatory binders, source documents, and correspondence, in compliance with research protocols.
Coordinate and oversee clinical research visits, including arranging and conducting visits and conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
Collect and process subject specimens; record data in source documents and electronic systems; conduct literature searches; and assist with QA/QC procedures to support data accuracy and protocol compliance.
Manage participant engagement, including identifying eligible subjects, conducting informed consent, coordinating reimbursement, verifying eligibility, and serving as the primary contact for study-related inquiries and support.
Oversee supplies and equipment inventory, including preparing lab kits and requisitions.
Track deadlines for grants and deliverables.
Prepare abstracted and coded data for processing and analysis, and develop codebooks for data dictionaries.
Participate in investigator meetings, support education on ethical research conduct, and represent research findings at meetings and conferences.
Assist with study financial tasks, including invoicing and billing management.
Perform other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup childcare and eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Potential differentials for some hourly employees
Leadership incentives for select roles
Wellbeing programs