III - Minimally Invasive Surgery (Bellaire Station)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery’s Minimally Invasive Surgery area is hiring a Research Coordinator to join the team at Bellaire Station, where free onsite parking is available. The role assists with the conduct and management of human-subject research projects, including participant recruitment and data collection, entry, management, and analysis. It also supports research logistics, recordkeeping, report preparation, and the completion of research milestones and deadlines. The Research Coordinator works under supervision and supports study activities in accordance with protocols, helps maintain accurate and confidential data, and contributes to regulatory, reporting, grant, budget, and publication work. 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 for the required education.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, if the position requires access to it.

Responsibilities

Assist with human-subject research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, and data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, following study protocols.
Organize, clean, and maintain databases and support accurate data entry and preparation for analysis under close supervision.
Maintain confidential records and ensure data accuracy, compliance, and integrity, including support for the Data Management and Sharing plan.
Prepare annual progress reports and committee applications, and ensure staff have completed appropriate training.
Assist with progress and annual reports and grant proposals, working with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.
May assist with regulatory submissions, including to Institutional Review Boards and the FDA.
Assist investigators with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including creating figures, tables, and graphs.
Help prepare research papers, presentations, reports, academic publications, and conference materials.
Review academic journals and databases to gather relevant articles and publications for manuscript preparation as directed.
Assist with budget preparation, review rebudgeting needs and expenditures, attend research-planning meetings, and assist with invoicing.
Assist with preparation for and responses to site-monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
May maintain study materials, including test kits, investigational drugs, and devices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Vacation accrual increases with length of service.
Monthly longevity 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.
Free onsite parking at Bellaire Station.