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, with a particular focus on in-clinic recruitment strategies; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; and direct management of two survey projects that will identify barriers and facilitators to research particpation among Asian families. 

Job Duties

• Screens and recruits participants for SPARK following in-clinic recruitment protocols.
• Explains all processes and procedures to potential participants, as well as risks and benefits of participation.
• Supports families with study registration by phone, email, and/or in person (in clinic or at specific events).
• Collects saliva samples for genetic analysis on children and adults during in-clinic appointments or events.
• Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify and recruit potential participants.
• Creates and manages Excel spreadsheets to evaluate the effectiveness of in-clinic recruitment efforts.
• Collects, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens, according to procedures outlined in the study protocol.
• Oversees two survey projects focused on barriers/facilitators to research participation among Asian families.
• Manages all outreach efforts, data collection, incentive distribution, and cross-site collaborations for surveys.
• Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and other study-related efforts to providers, hospital administrators, and the study sponsor.
• Cooperates 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.
• Volunteers to assist other team members with overflow duties. 
• Performs other job duties, as assigned.

Other

Work is located in clinics, hospitals, office areas, and community-partner sites where there are potential exposures to blood borne pathogens (blood and/or other potentially infectious materials), drugs, chemicals, radiation, and physical hazards. Patient interaction and interaction with other employees is required. Some evening and weekend hours are required in support of recruitment events/activites. There are sometimes requirments to exert physical effort (e.g., moving boxes, transporting materials/study supplies to events). 

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Three or more years of relevant research experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be comfortable calling families by phone, explaining all aspects of the study, and answering questions.  
• Must have prior experience with computer spreadsheets (Excel) and database management. 
• Prefer candidate that is fluent in Spanish.
• Prefer experience with electronic health records but not required.
• Prefer experience with REDCap but not required.
• Prefer experience with IRB protocol development and grant writing but not required.