Research Coordinator I - Center for Translational Injury Research

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR) is dedicated to advancing medical technologies for trauma patients, focusing on hemostasis, resuscitation, and computerized decision support. This role is crucial in supporting human subject research, encompassing participant recruitment, data collection, management, and analysis. The position also involves managing research project logistics, maintaining records, preparing reports, and ensuring timely completion of research milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
None

Nice To Haves

Some research experience, preferably in clinical trials.
Driver’s license or ability to use transportation to get to various locations.
May need to carry 30 lbs when needed.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, assists with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, and ensures 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 the 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
Work/life services
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