Behavioral Research Coordinator II

Overview

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.

Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

The Behavioral Research Coordinator II will be responsible for the management/coordination of a multisite randomized controlled trial of e-Health navigation (linkage) to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among young sexual minority men. The coordinator will oversee day-to-day operations to accomplish the specific aims of the study, under the direction of the study investigators. We are looking for a candidate with experience in HIV prevention, including PrEP navigation.

Experience in either a programmatic or research context is strongly preferred.

Location: Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

• Manages all aspects of behavioral 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.
• Coordinates all aspects of regulatory compliance and documentation processes, including the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents, protocols, informed consent documents, recruitment materials, initial submissions, modifications, renewals, and comprehensive study documentation via regulatory binders.
• Develops and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to research protocols and regulatory standards, while promoting ethical conduct and integrity in research and data handling.
• Oversees the logistical and administrative aspects of behavioral research, including inventory management of supplies and equipment, preparation for study visits, organization and maintenance of study documents, tracking deadlines for grants and deliverables, and managing data.
• Manages participant engagement throughout research studies by identifying and recruiting eligible subjects, conducting informed consent/assent processes, coordinating subject reimbursement, verifying participant eligibility, and serving as the primary contact for study-related inquiries and support. Manages the entire data lifecycle in research by abstracting information from medical records, entering data into case report forms and study documents, preparing abstracted/coded data for analysis, conducting statistical analyses, and ensuring database validity and integrity through rigorous QA/QC checks and data monitoring.
• Manages some financial aspects of research projects by assisting in budget preparation and fund review, as well as supports the research central offices and Principal Investigator (PI) in grant preparation and reporting activities.
• Provides comprehensive training and mentorship to research personnel, assists in training new team members, and serves as a resource and mentor to ensure effective study conduct and team development.
• Leads the preparation and presentation of research findings through manuscript development, collaboration on abstracts and posters, and presentation at national meetings.
• Coordinates research education conferences to share findings and advancements with the broader research community.
• Promotes ethical conduct in research by participating in leadership roles on internal and external research committees and engaging in process improvement initiatives to enhance research quality and efficiency.
• Other job functions as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and two or more years research experience required.
• Two-three years with complex research projects preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the…