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INTRODUCTION

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

Superior Street

JOB DESCRIPTION

The clinical research coordinator position in the Division of Genetics will be supporting clinical trials that focus on rare genetic disorders. These conditions include the mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) disorders, phenylketonuria (PKU), Fabry disease, neurofibromatosis, and other inborn errors of metabolism. Treatment regimens could include enzyme replacement therapy, gene therapy and other exciting new treatment options. The CRC will work collaboratively with Lurie Children’s Hospital teammates, CRO’s and external sponsors to ensure that timelines are met.

Essential Job Functions:

- Assists with study start-up and the preparation and maintenance of all regulatory documents required by sponsors and regulatory agencies (i.e. regulatory binders, source documents, correspondence, etc).
- Assists with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, modifications, renewals and other necessary study documents for IRB and/or sponsor review.
- Assists clinical research personnel in the implementation of clinical research projects, assists in the identification and recruitment of eligible study subjects.
- Maintains inventory of study supplies and equipment.
- Prepares lab kits and requisitions prior to visits. Collects specimens from subjects and processes specimens as instructed.
- Helps arrange study visits and provide instructions to study participants and families.
- Coordinates reimbursement for study subjects.
- Helps triage patient questions.
- Assists with adverse event monitoring and reporting.
- Assists in creating and maintaining case report forms or source document templates.
- Abstracts data from medical records and enters information into study-specific forms and electronic data capture platforms.
- Facilitates study initiation, monitoring and close-out visits.
- May attend investigator meetings.
- Supports research activities by conducting literature searches, assisting with QA/AC procedures, entering, coding, creating, updating data spreadsheets, retrieving, preparing, and managing data through importing and exporting in various formats.
- Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Bachelor’s degree 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.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
- Proficient analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Education

High School Diploma/GED: Biomedical Science (Required)

Pay Range

$22.25-$36.38 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 Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. 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 affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. 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.

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