Exciting opportunity to join our Neurology (Multiple Sclerosis) research team as Research Coordinator II/III located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. 

Provides day to day administrative project management for clinical trials with a wide range of responsibilities.  Provides day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, and supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness. Takes responsibility for conduct of clinical trials, including scheduling per protocol, communication with subjects, and recruitment.  Conducts clinical assessments including low contrast visual acuity, 25 foot timed walk, 500 meter walk, 9 hole peg test, CSSRS, and patient recorded outcomes. Enters data in paper and electronic data collection forms and case report forms, responds to queries on data.  Ensures record keeping compliant with applicable regulations for human subjects research.  Attends study meetings, including investigator meetings which may require travel. Interacts with study monitors.  Processes biological specimens including blood and urine, packaging and shipping to central laboratory.  Works closely with nursing staff at the CRU and the 5 physicians in the Division of Multiple Sclerosis.  Submits protocols, consent forms, adverse event reports, and other documents to IRB. Maintain, update, and file regulatory documents.   Other duties as assigned.

 

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Provides day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness. 2. Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants. 3. Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval. 4. Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses. 5. Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data. 6. Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership. 7. Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects. 8. Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department. 9. May review contracts and develop training. 10. Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education. 

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years of relevant experience. Prefer five (5) years of relevant experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Working knowledge of MS Office.  Use electronic data collection platforms.  Training in human subjects research. 

Preferred: Certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC), Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or, Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC).

Depending on clinical trial, if nursing type duties are required, an RN license issued by the state of Texas is required.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.