Assistant Coordinator, Clinical Research

Summary

Become an active member of a translational research team investigating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and related conditions. Provide responsible coordination and assistance in support of clinical research projects by completing assignments requiring a basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to neurology and genetics, working under minimal supervision by a higher-level research staff member.

Seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and organized individual to join a research team focused on understanding the genetics and pathogenesis of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and related disorders. The individual will participate in studies directed by Dr. Joshua Shulman and colleagues in both the Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic and the Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Dr. Shulman's research integrates experimental genetic approaches using animal models and direct investigation of human subjects to discovery genetic factors responsible for neurologic disorders. Following appropriate training, the research coordinator will assist with recruitment, informed consent, interviewing, and structured examination of human research subjects. They will additionally perform phlebotomy to collect samples for genetic investigation, and will be responsible for the handling, processing, and banking of such tissue samples, such as preparation of DNA from blood. The successful applicant will perform additional duties related to the ongoing research efforts of the laboratory. Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills are essential to collect, analyze and appropriately document experimental results. Training in specialized research methods will be provided.

Job Duties

• Contacts patients with reminders for study appointments.
• Provides general administrative support for the project team.
• Provides other administrative support as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience Required: No experience required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: None Required.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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