Research Coordinator I - Neurology (Dr. Ortiz)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston's Neurology Department is hiring for a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support the day-to-day operations of an NIH-funded COVID research project and provide backup coverage for an ongoing Stem Cell clinical trial. This position is responsible for coordinating research activities, participant recruitment and scheduling, conducting study visits, chart review using the EPIC system, data collection and management, maintaining regulatory documentation, and ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal research requirements. The coordinator will work closely with investigators, study staff, participants, and collaborating departments to facilitate efficient study execution, meet enrollment targets and project milestones, and ensure participant safety and protocol compliance. As a trained backup coordinator for the Stem Cell clinical trial, this individual will assist with participant follow-up, study documentation, regulatory activities, and continuity of operations during staff absences or periods of increased study activity, helping ensure uninterrupted study conduct and successful completion of project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a health, biological, or related scientific field.
Experience coordinating clinical research studies or working in a healthcare or research setting.
Chart review experience.
Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subjects protections, and regulatory requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with EPIC, REDCap, electronic data capture systems, or other clinical research databases.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with NIH-funded research and/or clinical trials preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with human subject research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, observations, and ensuring that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.
Organizes, cleans, and maintains databases to ensure accurate data entry and preparation for analysis under close supervision.
Maintains confidential records of collected data and ensures accuracy, compliance, and integrity of data. Data may include human subject data and departmental programmatic data. Supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff have received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
Assists in the preparation of progress and annual reports and grant proposals to various funding agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
May assist with regulatory submissions (i.e. Institutional Review Board(s), FDA, etc).
Assist investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the creation of figures, tables, and graphs. Helps prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including academic publications and conferences.
Conduct reviews of academic journals and databases to gather relevant articles and publications as directed to help prepare manuscripts for publication.
Assists with the preparation of budgets and reviews re-budgeting needs and expenditures. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval. Assists with invoicing.
Assists in preparing for and responding to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
May be responsible for maintaining study materials (i.e. test kits, investigational drugs and devices).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care