Summary

The Research Coordinator III is responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities of research studies for the Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Division. This may include the following: assisting with writing of regulatory documents, including IRB protocols, manual of operations, delegation logs, among other documents; screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants; development of databases for data collection; data collection, documentation, and organization; data quality control activities; creation of study reports and tables for monitoring recruitment, ensuring participant safety, communicating progress to funders, or similar activities; assisting with generation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for communication of results.

The Research Coordinator III will also serve as a liaison between participant, investigators within and outside BCM, relevant healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, clinic staff), research personnel (e.g., other research coordinators, regulatory specialists, admirative staff), and other BCM organizations as needed. The position may include travel to other TCH sites (e.g., West Campus, the Woodlands) to conduct research related activities; it may also include work outside typical business hours and on the weekends. 

Job Duties

• Assist with pre-activation activities (e.g., develop study materials, such as study protocol, manual of operation, forms, questionnaires, etc.).
• Screen Epic for eligible candidates, coordinate research visits with participant/family, obtain informed consent/assent.
• Perform data collection and analysis from Epic.
• Create databases/datasets through Redcap.
• Supervise junior research staff and/or research volunteer teams.
• Conduct basic biospecimen processing (e.g., spinning, aliquoting, etc.).
• Collect, process and store or ship blood or biological specimens as outlined per study protocols and associated lab or procedural manuals.
• Enter data into study dataset, maintain study documents and recruitment logs.
• Provide regular updates to PI and other members of the research team.
• Complete data required for IRB renewals, and similar research related tasks.
• Order and maintain study supplies and equipment.
• Maintain records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Generate progress reports
• Assist with writing of abstracts, presentations and manuscripts.
• Flexibility of hours to work on occasional weekends and after hours (not exceeding 40 hours per week).
• Perform related duties as needed.

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

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with computers, internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• Ability to understand and implement patient studies and protocols.
• English/Spanish bilingual.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.