Research Coordinator-Senior

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Research Coordinator plans, directs, and supervises complex administrative and fiscal functions for a unit directly engaged in research, and may lead or mentor lower-level team members. The position is supervised by the Pediatrics Research Center Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators. The role coordinates clinical research protocols and the administrative research process, including pre- and post-award activities, grant submissions, budgets, spending, purchasing, participant payments, regulatory submissions, and compliance monitoring. It also supports participant screening, treatment coordination and monitoring, patient and staff education, specimen processing, research data and subject-file management, and may contribute to literature searches and publications. The position works in a well-lit, temperature-controlled environment and may involve exposure to body fluids and infectious disease. A related bachelor's degree and CPR certification are required. The successful candidate must complete a pre-employment/post-offer health screening and annual screenings thereafter.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects.
Working knowledge of electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology.
Ability to coordinate diverse project components through planning, execution, and change control while balancing time, cost, and quality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and written and oral presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and with databases.
Detail-oriented, with meticulous planning, organizational, and negotiating skills.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
CPR certification.
Successful completion of the pre-employment/post-offer health screening and annual screening thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy skills.
Knowledge of participant compensation and study sponsor invoicing.
Familiarity with research portals such as REDCap.

Responsibilities

Screen patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials.
Participate in coordinating and monitoring patient treatment.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician.
Educate patients, relatives, and clinical staff about study activities as required by protocol.
Process human specimens per protocol, including blood, urine, sputum, and buccal swabs.
Prepare regulatory documents for the Institutional Review Board and/or study sponsor.
Adapt assessments and service methods to meet patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Manage the complete administrative research process for a defined group, including pre- and post-award activities and regular communications and meetings with faculty and staff.
Coordinate multiple research protocols and grant submissions.
Monitor research budgets, spending, purchasing, and participant payments.
Conduct literature searches and assist with publications as needed.
Prepare and submit documents to the Institutional Review Board to obtain and maintain study approval.
Monitor ongoing research activities for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Coordinate educational sessions and journal review meetings, collaborate on education and proctoring or mentorship opportunities, and potentially oversee student associates.
Maintain research subject files and enter subject data into research databases.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance, offered free for employees, with the option to add family members through payroll deduction.
Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
$50,000 group term life insurance and $50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Optional disability insurance providing income protection for qualifying non-work-related illness or injury.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, with voluntary retirement programs also available.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours per fiscal year, based on years of service; prorated in the first year when applicable.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid Family Leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
12 paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.