Research Coordinator I – Endocrinology

Title:

Research Coordinator I – Endocrinology


Division: 

Pediatrics

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Location: 

Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: 

$37,147 – $42,714

FLSA Status: 

Nonexempt

Requisition ID: 

12978



Summary

Coordinates day to day activities of the Genetics for Diabetes in Diverse Children study at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital (lead site) and communicates with other sites in this multicenter study. Responsibilities including screening, enrolling, and conducting follow-up with research participants; conducting and monitoring data collection and data quality; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; communicating with other study sites; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices.

Job Duties

• Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify potential participants.
• Explains all study processes and procedures to potential participants, as well as risks and benefits of participation. This may require speaking Spanish or using a translator.
• Enrolls and Supports families with study registration by phone, email, in clinic and/or during live enrollments events. This may require working non-traditional hours, such as evenings and/or weekends. It may also require travel to Texas Children’s Hospital Health Centers (e.g., West Campus, The Woodlands, etc.).
• Collects blood sample for genetic and other analysis on children and adolescents or escorts them to the lab.
• Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support with the return of genetic findings.
• Orders supplies for the study.
• Schedules follow-up appointments.
• Collects blood sample for analysis on children and adolescents or escorts

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Prior experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• Experience with electronic health records
• Experience with marketing via social media but not required.

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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