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Behavioral Research Coordinator I-Foster Health Lab

Lurie Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · $46,280–$75,670 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to explain something technical, like a device or app, to someone who was not comfortable with technology.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach patiently, since sensor studies fail when families do not understand the equipment.

Some days are mostly patient-facing and others are mostly data entry. Which do you find harder, and how do you keep quality up on those days?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their weak spots and have a plan for staying accurate during dull work.

Tell me about a time you noticed a process was not working and suggested a change.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up with fixes while working under direct supervision rather than just following steps.

What would you do

The Foster Health Lab studies medical sensors and recruits families in clinical spaces. How would you approach a parent in a busy clinic about joining a study?

What they are checking: Whether they can read the room and respect a family's stress while still recruiting effectively.

A family agrees to wear a sensor at home but the data stops coming in after two days. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot both the device and the family's experience before marking someone as non-adherent.

A child in the study gets upset during a sensor fitting and the parent wants to stop. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respect a child's assent and the right to withdraw over finishing the visit.

Under direct supervision, how do you decide when to ask your supervisor and when to handle something yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of an entry-level role and escalate the right things.

About the work

How do you keep a protocol on track when clinic staff, not you, control the patient flow?

What they are checking: Whether they can build working relationships with clinical teams who see research as extra work.

What do you know about study start-up and close-out, and which parts have you done yourself?

What they are checking: Whether their experience is real and specific or borrowed from a job description.

How would you protect sensor data that may include location or health details about a child?

What they are checking: Whether they understand privacy rules for identifiable health data and treat it as a real responsibility.

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The full job description

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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 Job Description This position will be a part of the Foster Health Lab - Foster Health Lab | Dr. Carolyn Foster and will work on research studies related to medical sensors, and involve direct patient and family contact and recruitment within medical/clinical spaces. Assists investigators and study team in the implementation, coordination, and conduct of behavioral research activities. Adheres to the service values and principles as well as the principles of research ethics. Under direct supervision, the balance between patient-facing and administrative data tasks varies according to the specific requirements of each research program. Essential Job Functions: • Assists with behavioral research projects, including study start-up, protocol coordination, and close-out activities. • Maintains adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards. • Coordinates with other departments to ensure effective implementation of research projects. • Supports the development, implementation, and tracking of studies with minimal supervision. • Assists with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, recruitment materials, modifications, renewals, and maintains study documentation via regulatory binders. • Identifies, recruits, and guides eligible study participants through the informed consent/assent process. • Assists in delivering behavioral interventions and arranging study visits; provide instructions to participants and their families. • Abstracts data from medical records and enter it into case report forms and electronic systems such as REDCap; prepares data for analysis. • Creates and updates research-related forms, templates, and assists in managing participant reimbursements. • Conducts literature searches, assists with QA/QC procedures, and tracks deadlines for grants and deliverables while adhering to research protocols and compliance regulations. • Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings/conferences. • 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 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 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. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. 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