Research Coordinator III

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7152266 (Ref.No. 16054-en_US)
Posted: June 7, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The Department of Neurology and the Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic provide educational programs to residents and fellows, medical students and practicing Neurologists; support research in Neurological disorders; offer the highest quality, and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We invite you to learn more about our nationally and internationally recognized physicians and our cutting-edge research. We are seeking a qualified, experienced, professional who possesses advanced knowledge of clinical research practices for a full-time Research Coordinator III. This position will function in the clinical research section of the Department of Neurology Parkinson's Disease Clinic Center and Movement Disorders Clinic. The Research Coordinator III will function in a capacity in which they manage, coordinate, and facilitate clinical research trials throughout their duration. The Research Coordinator III will receive training, however prior experience is expected to fulfill all research aspects of this position. The Research Coordinator III will provide professional skills involving patient related research efforts. The Research Coordinator III is expected to perform responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and customer service; adheres to the scope of practices as defined by the GCP/ICH guidelines.

Job Duties

  • Handles interviewing, screening and recruiting patients, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits and close-out studies, explaining processes and procedures to educate the participants regarding the respective research study. (20%) 
  • Schedules research participants for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol. (10%)
  • Collects, processes, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol. (5%)
  • Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for respective research studies to ensure compliance with FDA and other governing entities. (10%)
  • Manages investigational drug accountability. (5%)
  • Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database. May perform Venipuncture (blood draws), EKGs/ECGs and obtain vital signs on study participants.  Will perform the placement/removal of infusion lines for study drug, will monitor patients during infusion of study drug, will administer study drug via injection (35%)
  • Assists with the required submissions, amendments and renewals to the IRB. (2%)
  • Maintains investigational drug dispensing accountability and shipping logs according to protocol guidelines. (3%)
  • Interacts and submits to IRB (including new protocols, amendments, renewals, and unanticipated problems) (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
  • Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Research processes a must.
  • Advanced knowledge of Clinical Research. 
  • Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to understand and implement patient studies and protocols.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to coordinate research studies.

 

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.



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.