Research Coordinator

The Menninger Clinic•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Research Coordinator supports and oversees the execution of multiple clinical research studies across inpatient and outpatient units at The Menninger Clinic. The role may contribute to clinic-wide outcomes research and focused projects involving mental health, predictors of treatment response, resilience, recovery and relapse, and emerging and innovative interventions. The position includes direct interaction with patients and clinical staff, coordination with academic and institutional partners, and administrative work related to regulatory compliance, data quality, and reporting. Depending on the study, the Research Coordinator may accompany participants to off-site locations, such as academic medical centers, for procedures including neuroimaging. This role offers patient-facing research experience within a nationally recognized psychiatric hospital and is suited to individuals seeking advanced training in medicine, psychology, social work, public health, or related fields.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
The position is described as ideal for graduates with 0 to 1 years of experience seeking hands-on clinical research experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, neuroscience, public health, or another field related to translational mental health research.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day execution of multiple research protocols across inpatient and/or outpatient clinic units.
Serve as a primary point of contact between research teams and Principal Investigator(s).
Track study progress and communicate recruitment, retention, and milestone updates to investigators.
Coordinate research workflows and, when applicable, supervise research assistants or trainees.
Prepare and maintain study documentation, including protocols, manuals of procedures, consent forms, and correspondence.
Prepare, submit, and manage IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and related correspondence.
Ensure adherence to institutional policies and federal and sponsor regulations, and maintain current regulatory binders and study records.
Recruit, screen, consent, and enroll patients in research studies.
Communicate with participants face-to-face, by phone, and by email throughout their participation.
Conduct standardized assessments and clinically complex research or diagnostic interviews, as appropriate to training and protocol requirements.
Schedule and coordinate research appointments, tests, and procedures, including laboratory tests, imaging, and behavioral tasks.
Coordinate and attend off-site study visits when required, such as MRI scans at Baylor College of Medicine or other partner institutions.
Communicate relevant study participation information to clinical teams to support coordinated and safe patient care.
Ensure timely and accurate data collection, and perform data cleaning and quality assurance checks so data are analysis-ready.
Generate and distribute research and outcomes reports for participants, clinicians, investigators, and other stakeholders, as appropriate to the study.
Support longitudinal follow-up and retention efforts for outcomes research.
Work with clinician-scientists and interdisciplinary research teams and participate in research methods and scientific communication mentorship.
As appropriate and based on interest and performance, participate in data analysis, abstract preparation, conference presentations, manuscript development, and research meetings; contribute to discussions about study design, interpretation, and dissemination.
Coordinate acquisition and management of research supplies and equipment.
Assist with budget tracking and financial oversight for research projects.
Perform other research-related duties as assigned.