Research Coordinator II-Infectious Diseases

$47,372 - $64,091/Yr

Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Coordinator II for Infectious Diseases will coordinate and manage day-to-day activities for multiple health services research and communication grants, particularly focusing on HIV prevention and care as well as health disparities. The role requires a motivated individual with a background in health services research or public health, capable of working independently and as part of a team, particularly with underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Organizes project team meetings, including scheduling, sending calendar invites, reserving rooms, and ensuring technical setups are functional.
• Maintains research protocols by submitting renewals and amendments.
• Assists with compliance-related tasks, including maintaining records and regulatory forms and performing internal audits of regulatory documents.
• Advertises, screens, and recruits research participants, explaining processes and procedures to educate them about the research.
• Collects patient information, processes documents, and enters information into a computerized database or participant report form.
• Schedules research participants and/or community members for interviews, surveys, and other activities specific to the research protocol.
• Conducts interviews and administers surveys online or in the field, including clinics, neighborhoods, and public spaces.
• Reviews literature and social media for health promotion and assists in manuscript and grant preparation, including preparing tables and formatting references.
• Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned, including managing and organizing finances and research data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in an academic setting.
• Experience working with underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Graduate Research Assistant experience.