Research Coordinator II - Internal Medicine, Hematology

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

UTHealth McGovern Medical School’s Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology, is hiring a full-time Research Coordinator II in Houston, Texas. The position coordinates hematology clinical trials, including screening, scheduling, and enrolling participants; coordinating protocol-required study events; collecting and entering data into electronic capture systems; and helping ensure participants safely complete scheduled study visits. The coordinator works closely with the principal investigator, co-investigator, research director, clinical research unit, and industry study monitors. Under general supervision, the Research Coordinator II assists with the conduct and management of human-subject research projects, including recruitment, data collection and management, project logistics, records, reports, and research milestones. The role may also assist with regulatory submissions, data analysis, research publications and presentations, budgets, invoicing, and training and guidance for study personnel. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute.
Two years of relevant experience; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may substitute.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting clinical trials.
Experience using multiple data capture systems.
Medical background.

Responsibilities

Screen, schedule, and enroll research participants in hematology clinical trials.
Coordinate study events according to the study protocol and help ensure participants safely complete scheduled study visits.
Assist with participant recruitment and informed consent, and collect data through surveys, interviews, and observations in accordance with study protocols.
Collect, enter, manage, and analyze research data; maintain confidential records and ensure data accuracy, compliance, and integrity; support the Data Management Sharing plan.
Prepare annual progress reports and applications for committees, and ensure staff have completed appropriate training.
Assist with progress and annual reports, contracts, and grant proposals, working with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.
Assist with regulatory submissions to bodies such as institutional review boards and the FDA.
Assist investigators with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including statistical tests and creating figures, tables, and graphs.
Help prepare research papers, presentations, reports, manuscripts, and conference materials.
Assist with preparing budgets, reviewing rebudgeting needs and expenditures, attending research-planning meetings, and invoicing.
Coordinate and respond to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
May maintain study materials, including test kits, investigational drugs, and devices.
May provide administrative direction, training, and guidance to study personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Approximately 37–38 days per year of time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time.
Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.