Summary

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) and Cain Foundation Laboratories affiliated with Texas Children’s Hospital to discover the genetic causes of childhood neurological disorders (epilepsy, autism, ADHD, and cognitive impairments), elucidate the neurocognitive impact, and discover therapeutic interventions for rare and common neurologic disorders. The primary role of the Neurogenetics Research Coordinator I is to assist in all aspects of neurogenetics human subjects research at the NRI, including, but not limited to screen and enroll participants, coordinate and supervise study visits, perform data entry, maintain study and regulatory documents, review medical records and test reports, collect and process biospecimen acquisition, and ensure the organization and safety of study participants. The coordinator should have excellent attention to detail, communication, professional, and interpersonal skills, and be adaptable to study needs. The coordinator will work with people from many different backgrounds, including children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

Job Duties

• Interviews, screens, and recruits participants for studies.
• Explains process and procedures to educate participant, caregivers, clinical partners, and investigators regarding the research study.
• Maintains databases, registries, records, IRB, and regulatory documents for research studies.
• Schedules and provide in person supervision and coordination of research visits and biospecimen acquisitions
• Collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Conducts testing procedures required by study protocols, data collection, data entry, documentation, and assisting in interpreting the results in an appropriate format.
• Attends and presents at research team meetings and study meetings. 
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party. 
• Generates data reports to determine feasibility for upcoming studies.
• Maintains and organizes inventory of study supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required for the study protocols as determined by the PI.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Position-Specific Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds, as the coordinator will need to prepare biospecimens for shipment.
• Ability to walk 0.5 - 1 mile, as the NRI is located half a mile from TCH's clinical care buildings.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a research or clinical setting.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets and database data entry.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a research or clinical setting.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets, database management (ex RedCap) and electronic medical records (ex EPIC).
• Experience with human-centered design, neuropsychology, genetics, or implementation science.
• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Candidates with an interest and/or experience in epilepsy, autism, neuropsychology, genetics.