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.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Job Description

The Research Technology Administrator is a key member of the Office of Clinical and Community Trials (OCCT), responsible for administration of all clinical research systems (Study Tracker (CTMS), eRegulatory, Epic Research, Cayuse, Workday, RADD Chat, SIP, Sharepoint, etc).  This role will partner with ORD and other key stakeholders to facilitate the design of workflows and training of our research technologies.

Additionally, this role will assist with creating content for related meetings, tracking and managing decision points, and identifying areas for improvement. Strong communication and presentation skills will be a must. As a representative of the OCCT in institutional committees and workgroups, the Research Technology Administrator will require a broad range of research and technology knowledge and the ability to communicate the needs of the research community.

Job Duties:

Facilitate, oversee, and maintain staff and faculty access to the various research systems

Participate in super user groups; partner with the Office of Research Development (ORD) and other key stakeholders to facilitate the design of workflows and training of our research technologies 

Host and manage meetings with research leaders and other key stakeholders; create content for the meetings, track and manage decision points and identify areas for improvement

Review format and contents with study team after start-up (to include naming conventions, shared institutional documents, SOPs)

Develop and disseminate tip sheets for user application; Perform basic research system troubleshooting; Assist with triaging related IT tickets

Create and maintain Epic RSH records

Partner with designated stakeholders to coordinate Workday integration with other research systems

Manage intake of all research technology requests sent to OCCT, for financial and administrative viability review with leadership, IM, PMO, etc.  

Serve as a central point of contact to facilitate efficient and targeted internal and external communications.

Communicate and collaborate with Investigators, study teams, appropriate internal departments, and 3rd party vendors through the vendor selection, scoping, and implementation/go-live processes. 

Track data related to system access, issues, usage, etc. 

Represent OCCT on institutional committees and workgroups which focus on issues relating to research technology. 

Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree. 

Minimum of three years of work experience involving clinical research technology platforms (Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), eRegulatory software/systems, electronic research administration (ERA) platforms, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, chat software, Sharepoint, etc. strongly preferred.

Experience with clinical trial conduct, clinical trial budgets, clinical trial financial management, clinical trial agreements, and/or clinical research regulatory management strongly preferred.

A broad range of research and technology knowledge and the ability to communicate the needs of the research community

Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills essential in order to address large, diverse audiences, and interact effectively with IM, DAR, Quantitative Sciences pillar representatives, and decision makers spanning the organization.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal direction required.

Solution oriented with proven record of managing large scale research projects with diverse complexity required.

Ability to quickly reason with information to solve new, unfamiliar problems or independent of any prior knowledge

Exceptional ability to distill complex issues so it is understandable to the lay audience required.

Ability to handle high volume of work with changing priorities and constant interruptions and establish priorities and deadlines required.

Personal computer skills; functional experience with integrated software systems and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 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.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org