Clinical Research Nurse – Pediatrics

University of Chicago Professional Education

Clinical Research Nurse conducting pediatric clinical trials under supervision in a dynamic research environment. Ensuring compliance and ethical study conduct while supporting patient-centered trial participation.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
Participate in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
Perform medical tests, collect labs, and administer investigational medications and perform patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notify Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
Document medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements.
Provide accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and appropriate reporting to sponsors and institutions.
Support regulatory components and site research compliance for study feasibility, study start-up, ongoing study monitoring, and site close out.
Provide training and mentorship to clinical research team on clinical trial assessments, best practices for clinical research visits, and ALOCA+ data maintenance.
Serve as liaison between PI, sponsoring agent, regulatory groups, patient, family members, referring MD's/community MD's, pharmacist, statistician, and other members of the research team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois from the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical testspatient assessmentsdata collectiondocumentationdata entrypatient educationprotocol complianceinvestigational medicationsclinical trial assessmentsALOCA+ data maintenance

Soft Skills

communicationmentorshipteam collaborationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

registered nurseNCLEX