Research Coordinator III - Pediatrics

Division: TCH Departments

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX

Salary Range: $54,950 - $63,723

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Summary

A research coordinator III will be expected to independently coordinate day to day activities of research protocols under the general guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and supervising manager, which include (but are not limited to) screening, enrollment, compensation reimbursement, scheduling visits, writing and overseeing regulatory requests (i.e. IRB's, consent forms, etc.), data entry and monitoring of research participants. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants. This position is part of the Pediatric Cardiovascular Clinical Research Core (CVCRC) team and coordinator will work collaboratively to ensure a successful coordination of assigned clinical research projects.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as a member of the project team.

Job Duties

Clinical Study Coordination 50%

• Interviews, screens and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate potential participants regarding the research study participation. Schedules research participants for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Collects patient information, organizes and maintains study records and processes documents as required by internal and external guidelines.
• May perform EKGs/ECG's and obtain vital signs on study participants. Employees would receive on the job training prior to performing on study participants.
• Participates in team meetings and telephone conferencing with the sponsor/central sites.
• Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood, trial medication and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Coordinates follow-up interviews and visits with research subjects throughout study.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
• Work on multiple studies which include clinical trials, sponsored research projects and investigator-initiated trial.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Data Coordination 25%

• Manages databases used for projects (REDCap, etc), may include creating new surveys for data collection, managing access, troubleshooting issues, ensuring data integrity.
• Upload and retrieve results, patient notes and other relevant study information into EPIC and other assigned databases.
• Extract data, clean data, prepare and analyze data.
• Prepare data for publication.
• Validates research data entered in the study database/ registry.
• Maintains and enters research data in databases/registry; conducts periodic review of data for accuracy.
• Review and clean up data mid-study. File correct notes and documentation for compliance.

Regulatory 10%

• Writes, maintains, prepares and develops IRB protocol documents, consent forms, and regulatory documents.
• Ensures timely submission and approval of IRB renewals.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents for research studies.
• Ensure study data accuracy per protocol, regulatory, sponsor and BCM/TCH guidelines.

Multi-institutional Study 15%

• Coordinate study activities among multiples institutions and teams with different scopes.
• Lead communications for the Research Team which includes organizing Team meetings with all institutions, taking meeting minutes, update on ongoing activities, and communicate action items and follow up.
• Coordinate the services provided by 2 service contracts.
• Plan and implement overall study processes/activities. Document processes for use by team.
• Identify study issues, alert investigator to issues, and help problem solve.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of directly related experience
• Independent critical thinking and troubleshooting regarding assigned projects.
• Experience with REDCap, Epic, Institutional Review Board (IRB) (local and central IRB's such as WIRB, Advarra, etc.), preparation and development, Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial coordination.

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

Requisition ID: 20533