Summary

Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Immunology, Allergy and Retrovirology Service at Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and organized individual to join the Food Allergy Research Program (FAP) as a Research Assistant I. The selected candidate will be responsible for lab sample processing from patients recruited for ongoing and new clinical trials in the program, including patients with food allergy, asthma and eosinophilic esophagitis.

The Research Assistant I, will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing day to day activities of research protocols.   This includes screening, enrollment, assist with questionnaire forms, extracting data from medical records, review protocols, prepare study material, review study materials to ensure compliance with the IRB approved protocols and monitoring of research patients.  Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.  In addition the selected candidate will facilitate lab samples to the lab, and prepare for shipment. 

Job Duties

• 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. 
• Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• 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.
• Corresponds with patient throughout study.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Attends meetings with investigators across multiple sites 
• Conducts all testing procedures required by study protocol.
• Evaluates and analyzes clinical research data. 
• Prepares documentation necessary to obtain initial and continued approval for the specific research protocol. 
• Knowledgeable in documenting study information per protocol. 
• Conducts chart review to identify research participants. 
• Generates data report to determine feasibility for upcoming studies. 
• Maintains and organizes inventory of study supplies.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

•  International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification preferred.