Research Coordinator II - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator II will support the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Research Team, specifically assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) and their studies. This role involves documentation, scheduling, processing orders, and patient study communication. PM&R is a medical specialty focused on addressing the needs of individuals with functional limitations due to injury or disease. UTHealth Houston is a leading institution for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
2 years of relevant experience required.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

Assist with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, and ensuring that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.
Maintain confidential records of collected data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of data, which may include human subject data and departmental programmatic data. Support Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
Prepare annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensure that all staff have received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
Assist in the preparation of progress and annual reports, contracts, and grant proposals to various funding agencies; work 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 statistical tests and the creation of figures, tables, and graphs. Help prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including manuscripts for publications and conferences.
Assist with the preparation of budgets and review re-budgeting needs and expenditures. Attend research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval. Assist with invoicing.
Coordinate and respond to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
May be responsible for maintaining study materials (i.e. test kits, investigational drugs and devices).
May provide administrative direction, training, and guidance to study personnel within the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time – approximately 37-38 days per year)
Increased vacation accrual with longevity
Longevity Pay (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
Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
Resources for child and elder care