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.

This Behavioral Research Assistant would be working for the Foster Health Lab. The Lab's mission is to improve the health of children with medical complexity and disability, while reducing health-care related stress for their families. The lab strives for a future where:

• Every child with a chronic health condition, medical complexity, and/or disability has the full spectrum of care they need for vibrant life at home, school, and play.
• Patient and family caregivers experience coherent, individualized, and effective health care delivery.
• No patient's family endures stress, poorer health, or financial hardship due to unmet care needs.

Does this sound like something you can encompass in your day to day and help the team complete their mission? Please go ahead and apply!

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K.S.A.'s:

• High School diploma or GED required. Some college or Associate's degree in related field preferred.
• Prior experience in behavioral program or research study administration preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Job Duties:

• Performs administrative tasks to support investigators and research team (copying, filing, etc.).
• Assists with study start-up and the preparation and maintenance of all regulatory documents required by sponsor, foundation, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Notifies research support services in advance of study visits.
• Prepares supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection forms, etc.).
• Assists in the collection of data as appropriately trained/authorized.
• Assists with data entry and management/updates of a database.
• Assists in the distribution of completed consent forms, which may include ensuring participants are given a copy of a signed consent documents.
• May escort participants to ancillary testing, procedures, etc.
• Provides assistance in the conduct of external sponsor meetings or site visits.
• Identifies and recruits potential participants and screens them for eligibility according to the research protocol/plan.
• Participates in continuing education (i.e. meetings, seminars and other activities) as deemed appropriate.
• Respects participant rights and protects the confidentiality of participant and center information.
• Interacts with other departments within the hospital and entities outside of the hospital to coordinate and schedule meetings, conferences, etc.
• 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, families, co-workers, and others.
• All activities conducted with a high level of supervision.
• 1Performs all other duties as assigned.

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