Research Coordinator II

Division: Molecular and Human Genetics

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $44,948 - $51,683

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Flexible

Summary

Coordinates multiple research studies and facilitates study-related communication across sites. Takes initiative to coordinate activities of research protocols, ensuring accurate and efficient data collection, documentation, and organization. Facilitates IRB protocol submissions and amendments, regulatory communications, grant submissions, and other related communications. Liaise with research collaborators and other study personnel to identify areas of improvement to study routine and procedure.

We are seeking proactive individuals who take initiative to identify and resolve challenges, and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the study and lab processes.

Job Duties

• Serves as the primary study coordinator for assigned sponsored and/or investigator-initiated protocol(s)
• Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) and other research coordinators with study-related duties, including the preparation of required documents for funding agencies, creation of data collection tools and materials, and conducting literature reviews, as well as coordinating with other sites involved in the project(s).
• Maintains records and regulatory documents for respective research protocol(s) to ensure compliance with IRB standards.
• Prepares study protocols and administrative agreements in BRAIN and coordinates study set-up and maintenance across collaborating sites.
• Oversees and coordinates the recruitment of study participants and collection of biospecimen samples.
• Facilitates communications between the research team, clinical staff, and external collaborators.
• Collects subject data and develops and manages tracking systems using Microsoft tools and the REDCap platform.
• Orders necessary study supplies and equipment through Jaggaer's procure-to-pay portal.
• Assists in the onboarding of additional study staff and facilitates REDCap and EPIC training for necessary study personnel
• Assists in entering, monitoring, maintaining, verifying, and upkeeping current participant data in all necessary databases.
• Ensure confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Take initiative to identify and resolve challenges related to recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance
• Seek opportunities to improve study processes and outcomes
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Prior EPIC and/or REDCap experience.
• Knowledge and experience of regulatory aspects of clinical research.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Spanish-speaking capabilities.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 20650