Clinical Research Coordinator II - Brickman

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.

Coordinates all clinical research activities with moderate supervision. Adheres to the service values and principals as well as the principals of research ethics. The balance between patient-facing and administrative data tasks varies according to the specific requirements of each research program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Contacts eligible individuals to recruit for the study.
• Enters medical information/data onto protocol specific case report forms, study flow sheets, and other required study forms.
• Connects with eligible individuals and their families, explains the study in detail to them, answers their questions, and develops rapport with them.
• Obtains informed consent and documents the consent process.
• Creates enrollment reports and presents to Principal Investigator and Project Manager.
• Schedules and coordinates clinical research study visits with participants and research staff.
• Ensures visit rooms, lab kits, requisitions, and anything else needed is prepared prior to visit.
• Completes research study visit procedures including, specimen collection, specimen processing, blood pressure and heart rate, measurements of adiposity, anthropometrics, and survey administration per detailed study protocols.
• Adheres to laboratory safety protocols.
• Adheres to research protocol in compliance with applicable institutional, local, and federal regulations (OHRP, FDA, GCP, etc.).
• Records data on source documents and CRF's and/or electronic web based systems.
• Coordinates reimbursement of subjects.
• Attends weekly meetings with Principal Investigator and research team members.
• Attends bi-weekly meeting with members from other field centers.
• Maintains inventory of supplies/equipment.
• Monitors and assesses adverse events and reports them as required.
• Functions as patient liaison for study questions, billing issues, etc.
• Maintains all study documents (regulatory binders, source documents, correspondence, etc.).
• Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings and conferences.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients.
• Performs quality control checks for database validity and data monitoring.
• Other Duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's 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

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 Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's 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 Children's 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.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org