Summary

The Research Coordinator I will coordinate day-to-day activities of the Genetics for Diabetes in Diverse Children study at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital (lead site) and communicates with other sites in this multicenter study. The responsibilities for this position includes screening, enrolling, and conducting follow-up with research participants; conducting and monitoring data collection and data quality; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; communicating with other study sites; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices.

Job Duties

• Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify potential participants.
• Explains all study processes and procedures to potential participants, as well as risks and benefits of participation. This may require speaking Spanish or using a translator.
• Supports families with study registration by phone, email, in clinic and/or during live enrollments events. This may require working non-traditional hours, such as evenings and/or weekends. It may also require travel to Texas Children's Hospital Health Centers (e.g., West Campus, The Woodlands, etc.). \
• Collects blood sample for genetic and other analysis on children and adolescents or escorts them to the lab.
• Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support with the return of genetic findings.
• Orders supplies for the study.
• Schedules follow-up appointments.
• Collects blood sample for analysis on children and adolescents or escorts participants to lab for blood draw.
• Handles data collection and quality monitoring
• Collects, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens, according to procedures outlined In the study protocol.
• Communicates with the data management center, and other study sites as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.