Clinical Research Coordinator II - Emergency Medicine (Hoffmann Lab) & Infectious Diseases

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

12d•$49,920 - $81,619

About The Position

This position provides 50% support to the Hoffmann Lab within the Division of Emergency Medicine and 50% support to infectious diseases research under Dr. Jennifer Jao. The Hoffmann Lab focuses on improving care for children and adolescents who visit the emergency department during mental health crises. It develops and evaluates clinical and digital interventions intended to help youth stay safe, strengthen mental health outcomes, and connect to ongoing care after discharge. The coordinator manages clinical research studies from initiation through close-out, including regulatory compliance, study documentation, participant engagement, research visits, specimen collection and processing, data organization, quality assurance, and study supplies. The role also supports grant and deliverable deadlines, study finances, investigator meetings, research education, and presentation of findings.

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.
Proficient organizational skills and ability to manage multiple studies.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP guidelines.
Proficient analytical skills, including the ability to recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods and adapt to various technological systems.
Proficient entry-level leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and work with others.
Ability to help foster an inclusive environment where team members feel valued and respected.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage clinical research study initiation and regulatory compliance, prepare documents for IRB and sponsor review, coordinate study conduct across departments, and secure required approvals.
Manage regulatory binders, source documents, and correspondence while ensuring adherence to 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 ensure data accuracy and protocol compliance.
Manage participant engagement by identifying eligible subjects, conducting informed consent, coordinating reimbursement, verifying eligibility, and serving as the primary patient liaison for study-related inquiries and support.
Manage study supplies and equipment inventory, including preparing lab kits and requisitions.
Track and manage deadlines for grants and deliverables.
Prepare abstracted and coded data for processing and analysis, and develop codebooks for data dictionaries.
Participate in investigator meetings, contribute to ethical research conduct through educational initiatives, and represent research findings at meetings and conferences.
Assist with study financial activities, 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 Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
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 for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Wellbeing programs