Behavioral Research Assistant

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

General Summary:

Assists investigators and study team in the implementation, coordination, and conduct of behavioral research activities. Adheres to the service values and principles of research ethics.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs administrative tasks to support research team (scheduling, ordering, printing, filing, etc.).

• Assists with literature searches, QA/QC procedures, and tracks timelines.

• Assists with study start-up and maintains study and regulatory documents.

• Assists in scheduling study visits, delivering behavioral interventions, and reimbursement of participants, in coordination with the PI and study team.

• Prepares necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, etc.)

• Assists in the collection of data from research participants and/or medical records, as authorized.

• Supports data entry and maintains/updates databases as needed.

• Maintains inventory of supplies and facilitates ordering as required.

• Engages in professional development opportunities, such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma required.

• Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research preferred. Good organizational skills.

• Good verbal and written communications skills.

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

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

Education

Pay Range

$19.50-$30.23 Hourly

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

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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 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 Children’s and its affiliates are 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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