Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics - Center for Research Advancement
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7357919 (Ref:25392-en_US)
Posted: June 12, 2026
Job Description
Summary
Coordinates day-to-day clinical trial operations for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes multicenter studies, with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital serving as the lead site. Serves as the primary liaison across participating sites to ensure consistent protocol implementation and effective communication.
Responsibilities include screening, enrolling, and following up with research participants; overseeing and monitoring data collection and data quality; evaluating the effectiveness of recruitment strategies; communicating with partner study sites; and performing all study-related activities in compliance with IRB guidelines and ethical standards.
Job Duties
Duty – Screening (20%)
Uses research tools within the electronic medical record (Epic) to identify potential participants. Explains study processes and procedures, including risks and benefits of participation, to patients and families. May require communicating in Spanish or utilizing interpreter services.
Duty – Enrollment (20%)
Supports families with study registration via phone, email, in-clinic visits, and live enrollment events. This role may require working evenings and/or weekends, as well as travel to Texas Children’s Hospital Health Centers (e.g., West Campus, The Woodlands). Collects blood samples for genetic and other analyses from children and adolescents or escorts participants to the laboratory. Maintains ongoing communication with participants to answer questions, resolve issues, and provide support regarding the return of genetic results. Orders and manages study supplies.
Duty – Follow-Up (20%)
Schedules and coordinates follow-up appointments. Collects blood samples for analysis or escorts participants to the laboratory for specimen collection.
Duty – Data Collection and Quality Monitoring (20%)
Collects, processes, ships, and maintains documentation for biological specimens in accordance with study protocol requirements. Monitors data quality and communicates with the data management center and collaborating study sites as needed.
Duty – Study Reporting and Outreach (20%)
Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and related activities to investigators. Participates in weekly team meetings and network conference calls. Maintains the lab website and designs outreach and recruitment materials.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assists with ordering and managing study supplies and equipment
- Ensures all study activities comply with FDA Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, including standards for safety, design, conduct, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials
- Performs other job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
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Phlebotomy certification.
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Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Must be comfortable contacting families by phone, explaining study procedures, and answering questions.
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Bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
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Experience with electronic health records (EHR)Preferred: Experience with social media marketing.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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.
