Behavioral Research Coordinator II

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:

Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

Job Description:

The Research Coordinator II will support a multi-site national research study examining barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake among women, with a focus on engagement, adherence, and real-world implementation in clinical settings. Responsibilities will include coordinating clinic engagement, participant recruitment and follow-up, conducting structured interviews and surveys, overseeing data collection and quality assurance, and collaborating closely with clinical partners and community organizations.

This role requires prior experience working with women's health or HIV prevention research, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex research workflows with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to research excellence.

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. 
• Prior experience in HIV prevention, in either a programmatic or research context, is strongly preferred.
• 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…