Research Coordinator I - Epidemiology & Population Science
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7183668 (Ref:17355-en_US)
Posted: September 30, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Research Coordinator I will work with investigators in the Department of Medicine in the Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences. This position will be working on various projects, and will work closely with maintaining contact with the study participants and communities involved in the research study. Day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. Due to the nature of several ongoing studies, the position will require calling study participants outside of normal office hours. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.
Job Duties
- Interviews, screen and recruits patients for study.
- Explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
- Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database.
- May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
- Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
- Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
- May correspond with patient via telephone and/or email throughout study.
- Orders supplies and equipment.
- 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.
- Clinical research experience.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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