Clinical Research Coordinator II - Critical Care

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The CRC (Clinical Research Coordinator) in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) involves overseeing and coordinating clinical research studies within the unit. The role includes managing patient recruitment obtaining informed consent data entry and ensuring adherence to research protocols. The CRC works closely with the PI collect data and maintain accurate records for ongoing studies. This position requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and a deep understanding of both clinical research and pediatric critical care. Based on specific research program needs patient facing vs. data administrative responsibilities will vary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates and manages the initiation and regulatory compliance of clinical research studies including preparing all necessary documents for IRB and sponsor review coordinating study conduct across departments and securing required approvals.

• Manages study documents including regulatory binders source documents and correspondence while maintaining adherence and compliance to research protocols.

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of clinical research visits including arranging and conducting visits conducting site qualifications initiation monitoring and closeout visits.

• Collects specimens from subjects and ensures proper processing records data on source documents and electronic systems and conducts literature searches while assisting with QA/QC procedures to ensure data accuracy and protocol compliance.

• Manages participant engagement throughout clinical trials by identifying eligible subjects conducting informed consent processes coordinating reimbursement verifying eligibility and serving as the primary patient liaison for studyrelated inquiries and support.

• Manages and oversees all aspects related to supplies and equipment inventory including preparation of lab kits and requisitions.

• Tracks and manages deadlines for grants and deliverables.

• Prepares abstracted and coded data for subsequent processing and analysis while also developing codebooks for data dictionaries to ensure comprehensive data organization and accessibility.

• Participates actively in investigator meetings contributing to the ethical conduct of research through educational initiatives and represents research findings at meetings and conferences.

• Assists with financial aspects of studies including invoicing and billing management.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree and one year research experience 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.

• Proficient organizational skills with ability to manage multiple studies.

• Proficient verbal and written communications skills.

• Proficient knowledge of FDA HSR and GCP Guidelines.

• Proficient analytical skills with the ability to recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods and remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

• Proficient entry level leadership skills.

• Recognizes the need to prioritize tasks problem solve and work with others. Assists to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink 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 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 Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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