Behavioral Research Coordinator I– Family and Child Health Innovations Program (FCHIP)

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.

680 Lake Shore Drive

The Family and Child Innovations Program (FCHIP) at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago aims to advance children’s well-being through understanding the roles of parents in a wide variety of family contexts. FCHIP is a ground breaker in research focusing on the role of fathers in the health of children and families. As the home of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System for Dads (PRAMS for Dads) project, the team collaborates with state departments of public health to carry out population-representative surveys of new fathers to gain insights on their health behaviors, influence on the family, and their needs during the transition to parenthood. This position will support operations for the PRAMS for Dads project, including outreach to participants through mail and over the phone. The applicant will be expected to closely follow protocols and maintain detailed documentation of study activities. Bachelor’s degree and experience and/or training in research and public health preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

1.    Performs administrative tasks to support research team (scheduling, ordering, printing, filing, etc.)
a.    Schedule meetings for the FCHIP team, student research assistants, and state team partners
b.    Coordinate development of meeting agendas
c.    Take notes during meetings
2.    Assists with literature searches, QA/QC procedures, and tracks timelines.
a.    Engage in process improvement initiatives supporting the PRAMS for Dads project
b.    Maintain strict timelines for study activities
c.    Assist with literature searches for FCHIP website posts, grant development, and academic output
3.    Assists with study start-up and maintains study and regulatory documents.
a.    Ensure protocol documents are up to date
b.    Collaborate with team members to continuously improve documentation and resources for the internal team and external partners
c.    May assist in setting up REDCap databases
4.    Assists in scheduling study visits, delivering behavioral interventions, and reimbursement of participants, in coordination with the PI and study team.
a.    Follow detailed protocol for contacting research participants through the mail and over the phone
b.    Distribute gift cards through the online platform Tango and through the mail
c.    Utilize REDCap and Excel to track study activities and participant reimbursement
5.    Prepares necessary supplies for study visits (consent forms, data collection materials, etc.)
a.    Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Mailings function in Word) to create personalized letters and mailing labels to send to research participants
b.    Assemble mailings (letters, mailed packets, etc.) for study participants
6.    Assists in the collection of data from research participants and/or medical records, as authorized.
a.    Call, text, and email research participants to remind them to complete surveys
b.    Maintain detailed participant contact records within REDCap
7.    Supports data entry and maintains/updates databases as needed.
a.    Enter data from completed paper surveys
b.    Check surveys submitted online for completion and validity
8.    Maintains inventory of supplies and facilitates ordering as required.
a.    Maintain organization of study materials
b.    Maintain inventory of mailing supplies and coordinate with other hospital teams and departments to order additional supplies
9.    Engages in professional development opportunities, such as clinical and research meetings, seminars, and related activities.
10.    Other job functions as assigned.
a.    May include collaborating on FCHIP website updates and email newsletters
 

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

Bachelor's Degree

Pay Range

$46,280.00-$75,670.40 Salary

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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