Research Coordinator II - CAGT

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a motivated Research Coordinator to support clinical and translational programs focused on cell and gene therapy. You will manage day-to-day study operations, recruit participants, obtain informed consent, implement protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in clinical research. You will collaborate with physicians, scientists, sponsors, and regulatory agencies to advance trials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four years of research experience.
• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts communications with Sponsor/regulatory documents.
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals.
• Precepts new clinical research staff and educates others on studies.
• Schedules PI meetings and coordinates site visits; handles informed consent.
• Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy per training.
• Maintains and documents IRB materials; ensures data quality and forms accuracy.
• Assists with budget development and Medicare coverage analysis.
• Supports PI in planning source documents and protocol procedures.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Team coordination

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator to support innovative clinical and translational research programs focused on cell and gene therapy. The Research Coordinator will manage day-to-day study operations, including participant recruitment, informed consent, protocol implementation, regulatory compliance, data collection, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will work closely with physicians, scientists, industry sponsors, and regulatory agencies to ensure the successful execution of complex clinical trials involving advanced therapeutic products. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in clinical research are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking therapies that have the potential to transform the treatment of cancer, genetic disorders, and other serious diseases.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE

• Four years of research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or
• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), drafts various communications with the Sponsor and/or regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor.
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals.
• May conduct in-services to floor nurses/physicians; assists in precepting new clinical research staff and educating other research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies.
• Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings.
• Schedules, coordinates, and participates in the pre-site visit and site initiation visits; coordinates study initiation. Obtains Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately.
• Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy per training and competence; monitors participants’ labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents under the direction of the PI, assists with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval.
• Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process. Adheres to internal controls established for the department.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the budget development and Medicare coverage analysis.
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists PI and/or research nurse in the planning and design of source documents for protocol.
• Assists in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage.
• Incorporates directions from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocols when reviewing patient eligibility; assists in eliciting relevant data from sources outside of the hospital.
• Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): Yes

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE

• Four years of research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or
• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)