Summary

Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, experienced research coordinator to co-manage recruitment and retention activities for the SPARK study (www.sparkforautism.org/TexasChildrens) at the Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital site. Responsibilities include multi-strategy recruitment efforts (via in clinic, health-record communications, social media, community events); supporting families through the entire research process; monitoring data collection and data quality, including saliva collection; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices.

Job Duties

• Screens and recruits participants for SPARK.
• Explains all processes and procedures to potential participants, including the risks and benefits of participation.
• Supports families with study registration by phone, email, and/or during live enrollment events.
• Collects saliva samples for genetic analysis from children and adults during events and clinic appointments.
• Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support with the return of genetic findings.
• Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify and recruit potential participants.
• Creates and manages Excel spreadsheets to support study team outreach efforts and evaluation of best-practice alert initiatives.
• Collects, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens according to procedures outlined in the study protocol.
• Co-organizes frequent live enrollment events at the Autism Center and in conjunction with community partners.
• Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and other study-related efforts to providers, hospital administrators, and the study sponsor.
• Participates in discussions during weekly team meetings and network conference calls.
• May travel for recruitment events, the annual SPARK meeting, and other outreach opportunities.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Works alongside the principal investigator to complete IRB protocols, modifications, and continuing reviews.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in appropriate formats for presentation, publication, and/or grant submissions.
• Periodically supervises volunteers, as required by the position.
• Volunteers to assist other team members with overflow duties.
• Performs other job duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Prior experience in research coordination or clinical research settings.
• Experience with community engagement, outreach, or participant recruitment.
• Comfort working directly with families and community partners.
• Experience organizing and coordinating community-based or recruitment events.
• Familiarity with research compliance, IRB processes, or human subjects research.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general data management.
• Technologically savvy and comfortable using multiple software platforms and systems.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred

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