Senior Research Coordinator: Geriatrics & Palliative

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t​

Generous time off & holidays

Longevity pay & strong retirement plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Coordinator III to support aging and palliative care studies in Houston, TX. The role includes managing regulatory documentation, IRB submissions, data collection, and multi-site coordination.

Experience with phlebotomy, REDCap, budgeting, and regulatory compliance is preferred. The candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and be bilingual in Spanish if possible.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical research projects, especially aging/geriatrics or palliative care is preferred.
• Spanish-speaking proficiency is preferred to assist participant communication.
• Familiarity with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation is preferred.
• Knowledge of REDCap and federal regulatory systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with human subject research conduct including recruitment, consent, data collection and analysis.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and support progress milestones.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and multi-site study logistics.
• Assist with budgets, purchasing, and staff training as needed.
• Provide data management support and ensure data quality and safety monitoring.

Skills

IRB submissions familiarity

Phlebotomy experience

Bilingual Spanish

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

REDCap

IRB management systems

Budgeting software

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Coordinator III to support aging and palliative care studies in Houston, TX. The role includes managing regulatory documentation, IRB submissions, data collection, and multi-site coordination.

Experience with phlebotomy, REDCap, budgeting, and regulatory compliance is preferred. The candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and be bilingual in Spanish if possible.