Behavioral Research Coordinator II

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:

** The Behavioral Research Coordinator II will support a pilot clinical trial evaluating a new adjunctive intervention - Parent‑Educator Action Response (PEAR) - designed to improve teacher and caregiver engagement with school‑based behavioral strategies for preschool children with ADHD and disruptive behavior symptoms. This role coordinates all aspects of study implementation, including participant recruitment, informed consent, delivery of behavioral assessments, facilitation of caregiver/teacher sessions, and qualitative interviews.

The coordinator will manage data collection across multiple time points using REDCap, support fidelity monitoring of the Daily Report Card intervention, and contribute to protocol refinement for a larger future trial. Responsibilities include regulatory coordination, study documentation, data entry and QC, scheduling and conducting research visits, and collaborating closely with schools, families, and the research team to ensure high-quality, ethical research conduct.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Manages research projects, including study start-up, protocol coordination, monitoring, and close-out activities.
* Maintains strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards throughout all phases of the study.
* Manages study regulatory activities by preparing and maintaining all regulatory documents and regulatory agencies, including protocols, informed consent documents, recruitment materials, initial submissions, modifications, and renewals.
* Maintains comprehensive study documentation such as regulatory binders and correspondence.
* Coordinates the conduct of behavioral research projects with various departments, adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to research protocols and regulatory standards, and track deadlines for grants and deliverables.
* Identifies and recruits eligible study subjects, manage the informed consent/assent process, coordinate the reimbursement of study participants, and serve as the primary liaison for participant inquiries.
* Arranges and conducts research visits, including delivering behavioral interventions, such as administering surveys, facilitating interviews, and leading focus groups.
* Abstracts and enters data from medical records onto protocol-specific case report forms and electronic systems, record data on source documents and CRFs, and conduct statistical analysis under PI supervision.
* Conducts quality assurance activities by adhering to research protocols and applicable regulations (OHRP, FDA, GCP), performing QA/QC checks for database validity, and ensuring ongoing data monitoring to maintain high standards of research integrity.
* Attends research meetings and actively participate in educational conferences to promote the ethical conduct of research and stay informed about best practices.
* Participates in the preparation and presentation of research findings through abstract and poster development and assists in the writing and editing manuscripts.
* 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…