Research Coordinator I/II - Neurology (Dr.Stimming)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Research Coordinator will support the daily operations of clinical trials within the Huntington’s disease program. The role includes patient recruitment and screening, scheduling, study-visit coordination, and data management. The coordinator works closely with investigators, research staff, and patients to support timely study execution, protocol compliance, and high-quality patient care. The posting also includes a Position Summary and accountabilities for a Research Assistant I, describing basic or translational research under general supervision. Activities may include handling biological samples, laboratory experiments, data collection, maintaining laboratory equipment and work areas, ordering supplies, updating records and databases, and keeping current with procedures and required training. The posting does not clarify how these Research Assistant duties relate to the Research Coordinator position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute for the required education.
Research Coordinator I: no minimum experience required.
Research Coordinator II: two years of relevant experience required; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may substitute for the required experience.
General knowledge of research fields.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Must be able to meet the stated physical requirement: exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical research experience, particularly in neurology or movement disorders.
Familiarity with EDC systems, Epic, and REDCap.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical-trial protocols.
Experience with patient recruitment, scheduling, regulatory documentation, and data management.
Strong organizational, communication, and patient-facing skills.

Responsibilities

Support daily clinical-trial operations in the Huntington’s disease program.
Recruit and screen patients; schedule and coordinate study visits.
Manage study data and support timely study execution, protocol compliance, and high-quality patient care.
Work closely with investigators, research staff, and patients.
Perform laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives, as described in the Research Assistant accountabilities.
Collect, organize, and prepare research data; update notebooks, records, and databases.
Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas to support a safe and efficient environment.
Order laboratory or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
Stay current with laboratory procedures and protocols and maintain required training; participate in continuing education as applicable.
Coordinate technicians’ work as needed to support efficient, timely, and high-quality results.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
Longevity pay 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.