Research Coordinator II

Baylor College of Medicine

Texas Medical Center, TX

ID: 7285538 (Ref.No. 20650-en_US)
Posted: 1 month ago

Job Description

Summary

Coordinates multiple research studies and facilitates study-related communication across sites. Takes initiative to coordinate activities of research protocols, ensuring accurate and efficient data collection, documentation, and organization. Facilitates IRB protocol submissions and amendments, regulatory communications, grant submissions, and other related communications. Liaise with research collaborators and other study personnel to identify areas of improvement to study routine and procedure.

We are seeking proactive individuals who take initiative to identify and resolve challenges, and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the study and lab processes.

Job Duties

  • Serves as the primary study coordinator for assigned sponsored and/or investigator-initiated protocol(s)
  • Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) and other research coordinators with study-related duties, including the preparation of required documents for funding agencies, creation of data collection tools and materials, and conducting literature reviews, as well as coordinating with other sites involved in the project(s).
  • Maintains records and regulatory documents for respective research protocol(s) to ensure compliance with IRB standards.
  • Prepares study protocols and administrative agreements in BRAIN and coordinates study set-up and maintenance across collaborating sites.
  • Oversees and coordinates the recruitment of study participants and collection of biospecimen samples.
  • Facilitates communications between the research team, clinical staff, and external collaborators.
  • Collects subject data and develops and manages tracking systems using Microsoft tools and the REDCap platform.
  • Orders necessary study supplies and equipment through Jaggaer’s procure-to-pay portal.
  • Assists in the onboarding of additional study staff and facilitates REDCap and EPIC training for necessary study personnel
  • Assists in entering, monitoring, maintaining, verifying, and upkeeping current participant data in all necessary databases.
  • Ensure confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines
  • Take initiative to identify and resolve challenges related to recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance
  • Seek opportunities to improve study processes and outcomes
  • 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

  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Prior EPIC and/or REDCap experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of regulatory aspects of clinical research.
  • Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Spanish-speaking capabilities.

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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.