Behavioral Research Coordinator II

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

General

Summary:

The Behavioral Research Coordinator (BRC) II will support pediatric behavioral research at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago through the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute. This project expands upon the existing ADA-funded study led by Dr. Kelsey Brzezinski assessing psychosocial and metabolic outcomes of attending ADA-sponsored overnight diabetes camp. The expansion includes non-ADA overnight diabetes camps and diabetes day camps, examining immediate and long-term (6- and 12-month) psychosocial and metabolic outcomes for camp attendees versus non-attendees.

Using qualitative and quantitative methods, the study evaluates caregiver and youth perceptions, camp staff input, mechanisms of change, and camp-level system characteristics influencing optimal outcomes.
** This role is grant funded**

• 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.

• 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.

• Advanced REDCap project management responsibilities, including: database development, longitudinal design setup, branching logic, survey automation, data quality rules, and user rights management.
• Creation and maintenance of research-related SOPs and operational templates.
• Tracking of grant-related deliverables and deadlines (not just general deadlines).
• Data preparation tasks specific to data cleaning and quality‑checking prior to analysis.

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