Behavioral Research Assistant-Allergy/Adolescent Medicine

About the role

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 Assistant will support a network component of the AWARE Study (R01AI172469), a longitudinal digital cohort of women in the US.

The Research Assistant will lead participant recruitment and screening, conduct informed consent and study enrollment, and administer virtual social network interviews using Network Canvas software.

Responsibilities also include coordinating and performing HIV and STI testing per study protocol, maintaining accurate participant records and study databases, and ensuring adherence to human subjects protections and Good Clinical Practice standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable engaging diverse participant populations in a virtual research setting, and able to manage multiple study visits and data collection tasks with fidelity to protocol. Experience with network-based research methods, HIV/STI testing procedures, and REDCap or similar data management systems is preferred.

Essential Job Functions: Performs administrative tasks to support research team (scheduling, ordering, printing, filing, etc.). Assists with literature searches, QA/QC procedures, and tracks timelines. Assists with study start-up and maintains study and regulatory documents. Assists in scheduling study visits, delivering behavioral interventions, and reimbursement of participants, in coordination with the PI and study team.

Prepares necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, etc.) Assists in the collection of data from research participants and/or medical records, as authorized. Supports data entry and maintains/updates databases as needed. Maintains inventory of supplies and facilitates ordering as required.

Engages in professional development opportunities, such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities. Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree and experience and/or training in research preferred. Good organizational skills. Good verbal and written communications skills. Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.

Some analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems. Education Pay Range $19.50-$30.23 Hourly At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.

Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

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 Ann & Robert H.

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "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. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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