Research Coordinator III

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 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 Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

Coordinates all clinical research activities with minimal supervision. Adheres to the service values and principles as well as the principles of research ethics. Based on specific research program needs patient facing vs. data administrative responsibilities will vary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of clinical research projects including study start-up site qualifications initiation monitoring and close-out visits.

• Oversees site visits promptly addresses sponsor queries and ensures strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements throughout all study activities.

• Manages regulatory compliance and documentation processes including preparing and maintaining regulatory documents registering studies on if required assisting investigators with regulatory submissions such as to the FDA and developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to research protocols and regulatory standards.

• Promotes ethical conduct in research and ensures integrity in all aspects of study conduct and data handling.

• Manages logistical and administrative aspects of clinical research projects by maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment preparing lab kits and requisitions organizing and maintaining study documents including regulatory binders and source documents tracking deadlines for grants and deliverables and constructing codebooks for data dictionaries.

• Manages participant engagement throughout clinical research studies by identifying and recruiting eligible subjects conducting informed consent/assent processes coordinating subject reimbursement verifying participant eligibility and serving as the primary point of contact for study-related inquiries and support.

• Manages the data lifecycle in clinical research by abstracting information from medical records entering data into case report and study forms preparing abstracted/coded data for analysis conducting statistical analyses and ensuring database validity and integrity through QA/QC checks and data monitoring processes.

• Manages some financial aspects of research projects by assisting in budget preparation and fund review as well as supports the research central offices and Principal Investigator (PI) in grant preparation and reporting activities.

• Provides comprehensive training and mentorship to research personnel by assisting in study conduct training serving as a mentor and resource and assists the onboarding process for new study team members.

• Leads the dissemination of research findings through manuscript preparation collaboration on abstracts/posters presentation of research at national meetings or coordination of research education conferences.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and two or more years research experience required.

• Two-three years with complex research projects preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Strong knowledge of FDA HSR and GCP Guidelines.

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

• May assist in technology system implementation.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks problem solve and serve as a mentor. Ability 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 building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. 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. 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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