Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics

Summary

Coordinates day to day activities of the Genetics for Diabetes in Diverse Children study at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital (lead site) and communicates with other sites in this multicenter study.  Responsibilities including screening, enrolling, and conducting follow-up with research participants; conducting and monitoring data collection and data quality; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; communicating with other study sites; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices.

 

Work is located in clinics, hospitals and office areas at Texas Children's Hospital Main Campus as well as Health Centers (e.g., West Campus, The Woodlands, etc.). Interaction with participants and their families, other employees and investigators locally and at other study sites is required.

Job Duties

• Screening (20%) - Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify potential participants. Explains all study processes and procedures to potential participants, as well as risks and benefits of participation. This may require speaking Spanish or using a translator.
• Enrollment (20%) - Supports families with study registration by phone, email, in clinic and/or during live enrollments events. This may require working non-traditional hours, such as evenings and/or weekends. It may also require travel to Texas Children's Hospital Health Centers (e.g., West Campus, The Woodlands, etc.). Collects blood sample for genetic and other analysis on children and adolescents or escorts them to the lab. Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support with the return of genetic findings. Orders supplies for the study.
• Follow-up (20%) - Schedules follow-up appointments. Collects blood sample for analysis on children and adolescents or escorts participants to lab for blood draw. 
• Data collection and quality monitoring (20%) - Collects, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens, according to procedures outlined in the study protocol. Communicates with the data management center, and other study sites as needed.
• Study reporting and marketing (20%) - Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and other study-related efforts to other investigators. Participates in discussions during weekly team meetings and network conference calls. Maintains lab website. Designs outreach materials. 
• May assist with the supply orders and equipment necessary for the study.
• Adheres to FDA Good Clinical Practices outlining the standard for safety, design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or studies.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with computer spreadsheets and database management is strongly preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records but not required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Experience is processing blood specimens.  
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be comfortable calling families by phone, explaining all aspects of the study, and answering questions.

 

 

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

 

 

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