Research Coordinator I/II - Neurology (Neurocognitive)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is seeking a Research Coordinator I/II in Neurology to assist clinical research operations. This role involves project management, recruitment, and conducting clinical trials in a high-volume research environment focused on cognitive disorders. Benefits include generous time off, fully paid medical premiums, and employee wellness programs.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off totaling around 37-38 days per year

Longevity pay after two years of service

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling services

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical research operations and coordination.
• Assist with recruitment and scheduling for clinical trials.
• Prepare budgets and oversee project timelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Working knowledge of MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Research Coordinator I/II - Neurology (Neurocognitive)

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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth Houston’s Neurology department is hiring for a Research Coordinator I/II to support clinical research operations at the Neurocognitive Disorders Clinic. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for recruitment, scheduling, and conducting clinical trials, and more. This is a high-volume research group participating in sponsored clinical trials and grant-funded studies for Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-related dementias. The ideal candidate will have clinical research (neurology-focused) experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!

Location: 1941 East Road, Houston, Texas 77054

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
  
  

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
  
  

Position Summary:

Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.
• Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
• Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.
• Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
• Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
• Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.
• May review contracts and develop training.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Certification/Skills:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Working knowledge of MS Office.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

None

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215
  
  

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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