Clinical Research Associate - Pediatrics

Job Title:

Clinical Research Associate - Pediatrics

Division: TCH Departments

Work Arrangement:
Onsite Only

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary Range: $57,320 - $67,435

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers (TXCH) Data Manager/Clinical Research Associate is responsible for implementing and coordinating the day-to-day research data management activities of pediatric protocols on various oncology teams. Ensures accurate data collection, data abstraction, data entry, documentation and organization for various therapeutic and non-therapeutic studies led by TXCH faculty. This specific Data Manager will work with several of the clinical research teams based on the needs of the department and is considered a float position.

This specific CRA role will serve as a float data manager, working with multiple research teams, based on the needs of the department. The CRA will work on various pediatric therapeutic and non-therapeutic clinical trials and will oversee the entire process of patient enrollment onto these studies. These critical and complex treatment trials may include multi-site therapeutic protocols, national registries, as well as studies involving Cell and Gene therapies.

Supports daily operations for research studies and clinical trials

• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI) and providers to review and discuss research data.
• Recruits, screens, and enrolls study participants while ensuring adherence to study protocols.
• Assists the PI and/or provider with patient enrollment activities.

Collects, evaluates, and manages study data

• Retrieves research-related patient information (e.g., medical history, laboratory results) from the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintains accurate source documents and completes case report forms (CRFs) in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Enters, tracks, and monitors data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Submits data and study documentation to regulatory agencies

• Submits CRFs and other required study data to external sponsors and agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responds promptly to sponsor queries and data requests.

Ongoing responsibilities while studies are active include:

• Screening potential research participants.
• Collaborating with study teams and physicians to assess eligibility for research protocols.
• Preparing study‑specific reports, summaries, and query responses for investigators and administrators.
• Prioritizing and managing daily tasks in alignment with protocol timelines.
• Coordinating specimen collection and submissions from collaborating sites and participants.
• Seeking guidance from the Clinical Research Manager as needed for additional assignments.

Assists with protocol‑specific documentation

• Monitors protocol compliance and communicates errors or documentation deficiencies to appropriate team members.

Establishes and maintains study files

• Creates and organizes research charts.
• Updates internal and external databases based on departmental, sponsor, and protocol requirements.

Collects study samples

• Collects, processes, ships, and documents blood and biological specimens according to protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Other Responsibilities

• Performs additional job‑related duties as assigned.
• Precepts and trains new clinical research staff.

• 25% – Informed consent and patient recruitment
• 25% – Data abstraction
• 25% – Data management and query resolution
• 15% – Research documentation (CRFs, study logs, internal reports)
• 5% – Biological sample management
• 5% – Research chart organization

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires proficiency with computers, internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires the ability understand and implement patient studies and protocols.
• May require experience with computer spreadsheets and electronic database management.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient‑centered care.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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