Division: Molecular and Human Genetics

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

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

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

Wangler Lab is seeking motivated energetic candidates to join as a research coordinator for new innovative clinical research studies on rare diseases. The Wangler lab studies a number of genetic disorders, and the coordinator will be integral to a number of rare disease research protocols. Interaction with families, coordination and organization of research activities, participation in study phone calls and protocol development.

Job Duties

• Interviews, screen and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database.
• Maintains databases, records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Schedules research participant for tests, procedures and other studies specifics for the research protocol.
• Coordinates with DNA diagnostic and biochemical laboratories. Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
• May correspond with patient throughout study.
• Orders supplies and equipment. Maintains accurate logs.
• Participates in group phone calls and schedules with larger study groups.
• May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Performs other job duties as per PI's discretion.

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 Public Health or related.
• Research experience.

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

Requisition ID: 19888