Summary

Coordinates day to day activities of the Quadrant Biosciences/Autism Care Network study to validate salivary biomarkers for children with autism and developmental delays at the Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital site. Responsibilities include screening, enrolling, and conducting follow-up assessments with research participants; supporting families through the entire research process; monitoring data collection and data quality; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices.

Job Duties

•  Interviews, screens, and recruits participants for the study; explains all processes and procedures to potential participants, as well as risks and benefits of participation.
• Supports families with study registration by phone, email, and/or during live enrollments events.
• Collects saliva sample s for genetic analysis on children and adults during events and clinic appointments.
• Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support with the return of genetic findings.
• Schedules research participants for study-related procedures to be performed during clinic appointments and/or at live enrollment events.
• Organizes frequent live enrollment events at the Autism Center or in conjunction with community partners.
• Conducts follow-up with research participants
• Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify and recruit potential participants.
• Conducts literature searches and summarized information in appropriate formats for presentation, publication and/or grant submissions.
• Monitors data collection and data quality
• Collects, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens, according to procedures outlined In the study protocol.
• Directs partnership with PI Specific
• Works alongside the principle investigator to complete IRB protocols, modifications, and continuing reviews.
• Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and other study-related efforts to providers, hospital administrators, and the study sponsor.
• Travels for recruitment events, investigator meetings associated with the clinical trial, and other outreach opportunities.
• Cooperates in discussions during weekly team meetings and network conference calls.
• Maintains lab website.
• Designs outreach materials, orders supplies , and places food orders for outreach events and educational meetings. 
• Volunteers to assist other team members with overflow duties.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and In writing.
• Comfortable calling families by phone, explaining all aspects of the study, and answering questions.
• Prior experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• Experience with electronic health records 
• Experience with marketing via social media