Research Coordinator II - (Bilingual Spanish) Medicine - Epidemiology & Population Science

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Research Coordinator II to work with investigators in the Department of Medicine, epidemiology & population sciences. The role supports nationwide studies on Hispanic men with prostate cancer and H.

pylori, coordinating enrollment and participant engagement. The position involves screening, enrollment, monitoring, and ensuring high-quality data collection, documentation, and safety, with oversight of start-up through closeout and audit-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; four years may substitute for degree.
• One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, enrollment, and retention of study participants.
• Coordinate day-to-day study operations, visits, and protocol implementation.
• Manage data collection, quality, and data integrity.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain study documentation.
• Monitor inventory and research materials; support study activities.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Data management

Study coordination

Bilingual Spanish

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Research Coordinator II - (Bilingual Spanish) Medicine - Epidemiology & Population Science

Division: Medicine

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $47,372 - $55,731

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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

Summary

The Research Coordinator II will work with investigators in the Department of Medicine in the Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences. This position will be working on various projects, including a nation-wide epidemiology research study of Hispanic Men with Prostate Cancer and a study of H. Pylori infection in households, and will work closely with maintaining contact with the study participants and communities involved in the research study. Day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

Supports clinical research activities throughout the study lifecycle, including study start-up, regulatory compliance, ongoing study management, and closeout. Coordinates activities across multiple protocols while maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation. Monitors enrollment, data quality, and protocol adherence, and collaborates closely with investigators and research staff to ensure efficient and compliant study execution.

Job Duties

30% - Participant Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention

• Coordinate participant recruitment, enrollment, follow-up, and retention efforts for epidemiologic research studies, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements and fostering long-term participant engagement.
• Facilitate the informed consent process by ensuring participants understand study objectives, procedures, risks, benefits, and expectations.
• Monitor participant progress throughout the study lifecycle, proactively addressing concerns and supporting a positive research experience.

30% - Study Coordination and Research Operations

• Coordinate day-to-day research operations, including participant visits, protocol implementation, and study monitoring to ensure compliance and participant safety.
• Coordinate study assessments, questionnaires, and other research measures while ensuring protocol fidelity and data integrity.
• Collaborate closely with principal investigators, research teams, and community organizations to advance study objectives and promote engagement among underrepresented populations.

20% - Data and Specimen Management

• Collect, manage, and maintain high-quality research data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established data management standards.
• Support specimen collection, processing collection, processing, shipping, and tracking activities in accordance with protocol-specific requirements and biosafety guidelines.

15% - Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive study records, regulatory files, and compliance records to meet institutional, sponsor, and regulatory expectations.

5% - Inventory and Resource Management

• Monitor inventory levels and facilitate acquisition, tracking, and maintenance of research materials and equipment in support of study activities and participant visits.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

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

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.

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.