Senior Research Coordinator - Medicine

Summary

Coordinates 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. May supervise, schedules and directs the activities of less experienced research personnel.

Job Duties

• May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Employees may be required to receive on the job training of phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing on study participants.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
• May correspond with patient throughout study.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Organize project team meetings (e.g., schedules meeting, sends calendar invites, reserves room, makes sure computer set-up works, etc.)
• Maintain research protocols (e.g. submits renewals, amendments)
• Assist with compliance-related tasks (e.g., maintain records and regulatory forms, perform internal audits of regulatory documents)
• Advertise, screen and recruit research participants; explain process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research.
• Collect patient information; process documents and enter information into a computerized database or participant report form
• Schedule research participants and/or community members for interviews, surveys and other activities specific for the research protocol
• Conduct interviews, administer surveys online or in the field (e.g. clinics, neighborhoods, communities, public spaces, college campuses, etc.)
• May conduct review literature and/or social media (e.g. health promotion ads, videos) and assist in manuscript and grant preparation (e.g., prepare tables, format references)
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with community partners in the HIV prevention/ sexual reproductive health space.
• Experience as a Senior Program Coordinator.
• Experience with public health, reproductive/sexual health, program development, and community coalition building.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 20489