Lurie Children's Hospital·Chicago, Illinois
The Research Assistant will support the study team by performing administrative tasks, scheduling study visits, and maintaining regulatory documentation. They will also assist in data collection, database management, and the delivery of behavioral interventions.
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
Assists investigators and study team in the implementation, coordination, and conduct of behavioral research activities. Adheres to the service values and principles of research ethics. 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.
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
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
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A high school diploma is required for this position, while a bachelor's degree and prior research experience are preferred. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with familiarity with research ethics and regulatory guidelines.
Market context
In Illinois, research assistant openings in allergy and adolescent medicine are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can handle patient-facing coordination, documentation, and compliance with research ethics and regulatory guidelines. This PRN role is accessible with a high school diploma, but a bachelor’s degree and prior research experience can strengthen your application. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; before applying, match your experience to organizational and communication skills and note any research or regulatory work in your resume.