Research Coordinator II - Vascular

Houston Methodist - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Research Coordinator II position at Houston Methodist is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of research protocols, assessing patient qualifications for studies, and ensuring accurate data collection and documentation. This role involves significant interaction with clinical research subjects and requires adherence to safety protocols while supporting the overall research objectives under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of research protocols.
• Assess and determine qualification of patients for research studies.
• Ensure accurate data collection and documentation.
• Draft communications with the Sponsor and regulatory documents under the direction of the PI.
• Identify and recruit clinical research subjects and monitor enrollment goals.
• Conduct in-services for floor nurses/physicians and assist in precepting new clinical research staff.
• Participate in PI meetings and coordinate study initiation visits.
• Obtain Informed Consent from study participants and document appropriately.
• Prepare Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents and assist with IRB stipulations.
• Assist with budget development and Medicare coverage analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Four years of research experience.
• Valid CCRP certification preferred (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) or CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Professional).
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in clinical research settings.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and handle challenging situations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.