Research Student Assistant-Behavioral Health

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

680 Lake Shore Drive

About the role

This position entails programming an online companion, specifically a website, for an ADHD engagement intervention called START (SupporT for ADHD and Related Treatment).

The student will identify the appropriate website platform and then develop and maintain the website based on feedback provided by research participants and the clinical research team (based in the Spencer lab in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children’s).

A successful student in this role will have substantial experience with website programming, will be able to work independently, and be reliable and communicative with the clinical research team. The student may be asked to attend in-person meetings (at 680 N Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611), though will also be able to work from home to accommodate their academic schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow research protocols as directed when applicable.
• Collect, record, and organize data.
• Maintain accurate records of data collection.
• Other research project specific duties as assigned.

Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face interactions with research staff, physicians, and administrative staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Education
• High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range $18.00-$27.00 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.

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