Clinical Research Coordinator II-Heart Center

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

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About The Position

Coordinates clinical research activities with moderate supervision while adhering to research ethics and service values. The balance of patient-facing and administrative work varies by research program. The role manages study initiation and regulatory compliance, coordinates study conduct and research visits, maintains study documents and protocol compliance, and supports participant engagement and data quality. It also oversees study supplies and equipment, tracks deadlines and deliverables, contributes to meetings and research education, and assists with study financial processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of research experience; a combination of education and/or directly related experience 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, including ability to recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods and adapt to different 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 clinical research study initiation and regulatory compliance, including preparing documents for IRB and sponsor review, coordinating across departments, and securing approvals.
Maintain study documents, including regulatory binders, source documents, and correspondence, in compliance with research protocols.
Coordinate and oversee research visits, including arranging and conducting visits and managing site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
Collect and process participant specimens; record data in source documents and electronic systems; conduct literature searches; and assist with QA/QC procedures.
Identify eligible participants, conduct informed consent, coordinate reimbursement, verify eligibility, and serve as the primary liaison for study-related participant inquiries and support.
Manage supplies and equipment inventory, including preparing lab kits and requisitions.
Track deadlines for grants and other deliverables.
Prepare abstracted and coded data for processing and analysis and develop codebooks for data dictionaries.
Participate in investigator meetings, contribute to educational initiatives supporting ethical research, and represent research findings at meetings and conferences.
Assist with study finances, including invoicing and billing management.
Perform other job functions as assigned.