Summary
Research Coordinators are an integral commodity for clinical research. The position requires candidates with attention to detail, good judgment and the ability to multitask and maintain organization. They are primarily responsible for the complete management and monitoring of assigned clinical studies. They liaise with the PI's to ensure timelines, data compilation and compliance.
Job Duties
The Research Coordinator is responsible for IRB submissions, interviewing, screening and recruiting patients, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits and close-out studies, explaining processes and procedures to educate the participants regarding the respective research study. Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol. In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, the research coordinator is also responsible for:
- Collect and process patient information; enter data accurately into study databases.
- Handle blood and/or biological specimens, including collection, processing, shipping, and maintaining documentation in accordance with study protocols.
- Maintain research records, regulatory documents, and compliance files for assigned studies.
- Retrieve and submit test results to the appropriate parties.
- Prepare and send patient correspondence as needed.
- Establish and manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
- Oversee investigational drug accountability and maintain investigational site files.
- Navigate electronic data capture systems and platforms such as BRAIN.
- Work effectively with IRBs, including Advarra and Western IRB.
- Coordinate, manage, and complete IRB submissions, amendments, and renewals.
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and other governing entities throughout the study lifecycle.
- Demonstrate full-spectrum experience in IRB processes and research study management.
- Perform additional 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
- Strong ophthalmology experience.
- Bilingual is nice to have (Spanish or any other language), but not required.
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Clinical research certifications from ACRP or SOCRA (e.g., CCRC, CCRA, CCRP) nice to have.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.