Research Coordinator I - Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Lemaire Scott A Md; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Research Coordinator I to manage day-to-day activities for IBD clinical trials. This full-time, onsite role involves coordinating IRB, regulatory and budget aspects, data collection, patient recruitment, and survey administration by telephone.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3 years of relevant experience, and may require bilingual Spanish skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in science. No degree required with preferred degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing/ administer surveys, screens, and recruit patients for multiple ongoing clinical trials: explains process and procedures to educate the participant regarding research study.
• Schedule research participant for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• May correspond with patient throughout the study.
• Employees may be required to receive on the job training of blood draws, EKGs/ECGs and vitals signs prior to performing on study participants.
• May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks like preparing study materials, photocopying, organizing and filing documents, mailing study materials, working with confidential files.
• Provide detailed patient information for study, including scheduling for follow-ups.
• Assist in the basic upkeep of institutional review board (IRB) documents for the active studies, including submission of amendments and continual review.
• Order / organize laboratory research supplies and equipment.
• Enters data from clinical trials into sponsor's electronic data capture systems and ensures accuracy of data entry.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Research Coordinator I - Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Description

Job Title: Research Coordinator I - Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Division: Medicine

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $39,150 - $46,059

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine is looking for a Research Coordinator I to coordinate day to day activities of the IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) clinical trials activities. This is a full time position, on-site with the opportunity to work alongside a team and the PIs directly. The ideal candidate will manage IRB, regulatory and budget aspects of several grants in addition to managing data collection, patient recruitment and enrollment by opt-out mailed invitation, and conducting standardized surveys by telephone.

Job Duties

• Interviewing/ administer surveys, screens, and recruit patients for multiple ongoing therapeutic and non-therapeutic clinical trials: explains process and procedures to educate the participant regarding research study.
• Schedule research participant for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• May correspond with patient throughout the study.
• Employees may be required to receive on the job training of blood draws, EKGs/ECGs and vitals signs prior to performing on study participants.
• May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks like preparing study materials, photocopying, organizing and filing documents, mailing study materials, working with confidential files.
• Provide detailed patient information for study, including scheduling for follow-ups.
• Assist in the basic upkeep of institutional review board (IRB) documents for the active studies, including submission of amendments and continual review.
• Order / organize laboratory research supplies and equipment.
• Enters data from clinical trials into sponsor's electronic data capture systems and ensures accuracy of data entry.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science. No degree required with preferred degree.
• Organized, self-motivated, teamwork, works well under pressure, multitasking.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

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

Requisition ID: 26731

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.