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

Interviews, 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.
Schedules research participant for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
Corresponds with patient throughout the study.
Receives on the job training of blood draws, EKGs/ECGs and vital signs prior to performing on study participants.
Collects, process, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
Assists with daily administrative tasks like preparing study materials, photocopying, organizing and filing documents, mailing study materials, working with confidential files.
Provides detailed patient information for study, including scheduling for follow-ups.
Assists in the basic upkeep of institutional review board (IRB) documents for the active studies, including submission of amendments and continual review.
Orders / organizes laboratory research supplies and equipment.
Enters data from clinical trials into sponsor's electronic data capture systems and ensures accuracy of data entry.
Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience with EPIC.
• Organized, self-motivated, teamwork, works well under pressure, multitasking.