Research Coordinator II - Medicine (Part-time)
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Medical Center, TX
Job posting number: #7284211 (Ref:20490-en_US)
Posted: October 1, 2024
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as research coordinator for multiple health services research/communication grants. Many of the projects are related to HIV prevention and care and/or health disparities. The role is to coordinate and carry-out the day-to-day activities of the project. The ideal candidate will have some prior knowledge of health services research and/or public health (e.g. qualitative, survey methods, public health messaging, etc.) and is a highly motivated individual who can work independently as well as a team.
The work hours will be between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Job Duties
- Organize project team meetings (e.g., schedules meeting, sends calendar invites, reserves room, makes sure computer set-up works, etc.)
- Maintain research protocols (e.g. submits renewals, amendments)
- Assist with compliance-related tasks (e.g., maintain records and regulatory forms, perform internal audits of regulatory documents)
- Advertise, screen and recruit research participants; explain process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research
- Collect patient information; process documents and enter information into a computerized database or participant report form
- Schedule research participants and/or community members for interviews, surveys and other activities specific for the research protocol
- Conduct interviews, administer surveys online or in the field (e.g. clinics, neighborhoods, communities, public spaces, college campuses, etc.)
- May conduct review literature and/or social media (e.g. health promotion ads, videos) and assist in manuscript and grant preparation (e.g., prepare tables, format references)
- Orders supplies and equipment
- Performs other job duties as assigned, including managing and organizing finances and research data
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience working in an academic setting
- Experience working with underserved, vulnerable populations
- Interest in health disparities research
- Experience required: One year of relevant experience (beyond Graduate Research Assistant)
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be able to work independently and proactively
- Must be able to work successfully as a member of an interdisciplinary team thatincludes staff, faculty, health care professionals, and national-level leaders
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Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in written and spoken English
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.