Behavioral Research Coordinator I

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.

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

  

Assists investigators and study team in the implementation, coordination, and conduct of behavioral research activities. This lab is focused on decreasing disparities in the treatment of ADHD and externalizing disorders for preschoolers from historically minoritized backgrounds. We work closely with parents, preschool educators, and preschool leadership to empower them to work together to implement evidence-based practices for managing challenging child behavior.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with behavioral research projects, including study start-up, protocol coordination, and close-out activities.

• Maintains adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards.

• Coordinates with other departments to ensure effective implementation of research projects.

• Supports the development, implementation, and tracking of studies with minimal supervision.

• Assists with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, recruitment materials, modifications, renewals, and maintains study documentation via regulatory binders.

• Identifies, recruits, and guides eligible study participants through the informed consent/assent process.

• Assists in delivering behavioral interventions and arranging study visits; provide instructions to participants and their families.

• Abstracts data from medical records and enter it into case report forms and electronic systems such as REDCap; prepares data for analysis.

• Creates and updates research-related forms, templates, and assists in managing participant reimbursements.

• Conducts literature searches, assists with QA/QC procedures, and tracks deadlines for grants and deliverables while adhering to research protocols and compliance regulations.

• Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings/conferences.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 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.

• Good organizational skills.

• Good verbal and written communications skills.

• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.

• Proficient analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$46,280.00-$75,670.40 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

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

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life,