Clinical Research Coordinator II - Emergency Medicine (Hoffmann Lab) & Infectious Diseases

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

155 E Superior

Job Description

This position will provide 50% support to the Hoffmann Lab within the Division of Emergency Medicine and 50% support to infectious diseases research under Dr. Jennifer Jao.

The Hoffmann Lab focuses on improving care for children and adolescents who visit the emergency department during mental health crises. The lab works to develop and evaluate innovative clinical and digital interventions that help youth stay safe, strengthen mental health outcomes, and connect to ongoing care after discharge.

Hoffmann Lab website:

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 close-out 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 study-related 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

• 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

Bachelor's Degree, High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$49,920.00-$81,619.20 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, 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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “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 affiliates are 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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