Summary

The Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, is looking for a part time Research Coordinator I  to coordinate day to day activities of hepatology-focused research based within the Harris Health System.  This role entails coordinating day‑to‑day activities across both observational and international trials (including Phase II and III studies) evaluating therapies for liver disease.  The candidate will work alongside an experienced clinical researcher, and will have direct interaction with participants—guiding them through screening, enrollment, and monitoring for adherence to protocol requirements. The position is on-site.

This position is a good fit for candidates who are self-directed, enthusiastic about clinical research and willing to be trained and perform duties that they may not have performed in the past.  Spanish fluency is strongly preferred.

This is a part-time position with scheduled working hours occurring within standard business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The exact schedule may vary within this timeframe based on departmental needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Duties

• Interviews, screens, and recruits patients for research studies focused on chronic liver diseases. Educates participants about study processes and procedures, ensuring informed consent is obtained in accordance with protocol guidelines. 
• Collects patient information through electronic medical record review, surveys, interviews, and direct measurements such as vital signs, anthropometrics, EKGs, and Fibroscan. Processes documentation and enters both qualitative and quantitative data into secure databases. 
• Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens per study protocol. May perform venipuncture and EKGs/ECGs following appropriate training and certification. 
• Maintains accurate records and regulatory documentation for all assigned research studies. 
• Coordinates and schedules participant procedures including labs, imaging, and site-specific tests. Ensures participants complete all required study visits. 
• Retrieves, records, and distributes test results in a timely manner. 
• Assists with IRB processes.
• Performs other job duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Spanish language fluency.
• Familiarity with excel, statistical software.