Senior Research Coordinator - Project Manager - Human Genomics - Personalized Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7112330 (Ref:13245-en_US)

Posted: October 1, 2022

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The Senior Coordinator, Program Management will work collaboratively with project team members from the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. The Senior Coordinator's key responsibilities include operational development, management, and execution of a newborn screening program for neurometabolic disorders. The goal of this program is to enhance awareness and knowledge of neurometabolic conditions and to facilitate access to testing and treatment early in life. This comprehensive program to reduce health disparities in genetic testing and diagnosis will bring down barriers to diagnosis and improve long-term outcomes for individuals with treatable neurometabolic conditions. We are looking for an enthusiastic, goal-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn, who works well both independently and as part of a team. 

Job Duties

  • Prepares and develops IRB protocol documents and consent forms.
  • Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
  •  Interprets regulatory rules or rule changes and ensures they are communicated through policies and procedures.
  • May correspond with participants or referring clinicians throughout study.
  • Interviews, screens, and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
  • Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database. 
  • Conducts preliminary research such as; family and patient medical histories, coordination of genetic testing, and review of patient referrals.
  • May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
  • Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
  • Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
  • Manages project data and maintains database
  • Prepare outlines, summaries, status reports, graphs, charts, tables and slides for distribution and communication to collaborators
  •  Develops and executes communications that promote the project; in general, these include, but are not limited to assisting the PI and collaborators with high quality, clear, and impactful communication, coordinating website development and updates, social media content, and project marketing materials
  • Provides PI and project investigators with support in materials writing and editing as needed.
  • Creates and edits program documents and assists in the writing of grant reports and other high-level correspondence.
  • Assists in the design and formatting of visual materials to support written work and presentations.
  • Collaborates with investigators to edit and revise manuscripts to optimize clarity and impact 
  • Interacts with program staff and investigators to effectively present their work to a broad audience, including scheduling and conducting interviews with faculty and writing & revising lay summaries of faculty research.
  • Helps manage collaborator relations and acts as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Compiles grant and project reports and recommendations, as requested.
  • Orders supplies and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
  • Five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. degree in genetic counseling, nutrition, genetics, or other related field.
  • Experience with REDCap database and database management.
  • Previous writing and communications experience.
     

 

 

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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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7112330 (Ref:13245-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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