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Research Coordinator I - Endocrinology

Employer
Baylor College of Medicine
Location
Houston, Texas
Closing date
Sep 24, 2022

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Endocrinology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Research Scientist, Other
Organization Type
Academia
Summary

Coordinates day to day activities of the Genetics for Diabetes in Diverse Children study at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital (lead site) and communicates with other sites in this multicenter study. Responsibilities including screening, enrolling, and conducting follow-up with research participants; conducting and monitoring data collection and data quality; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; communicating with other study sites; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices.

Job Duties

  • Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify potential participants.
  • Explains all study processes and procedures to potential participants, as well as risks and benefits of participation. This may require speaking Spanish or using a translator.
  • Enrolls and Supports families with study registration by phone, email, in clinic and/or during live enrollments events. This may require working non-traditional hours, such as evenings and/or weekends. It may also require travel to Texas Children's Hospital Health Centers (e.g., West Campus, The Woodlands, etc.).
  • Collects blood sample for genetic and other analysis on children and adolescents or escorts them to the lab.
  • Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support with the return of genetic findings.
  • Orders supplies for the study.
  • Schedules follow-up appointments.
  • Collects blood sample for analysis on children and adolescents or escorts


Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Three years of relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish.
  • Prior experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
  • Experience with electronic health records
  • Experience with marketing via social media but not 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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