Research Coordinator II; Bilingual - Spanish; Pediatrics - Center Research

Research Coordinator II (Bilingual – Spanish) – Pediatrics – Center for Research Advancement

Position coordinates the activities of clinical trial research studies for the Pediatrics Center for Research Advancement. This position is supported by a private foundation grant. Primary responsibilities include patient enrollment, screening, monitoring of research participants, and reporting to the clinical research sponsor.

The Research Coordinator II will be responsible for ensuring accurate data collection, documentation, organization, coordination of study visits among a variety of TCH/BCM departments, and the safety of study volunteers.

This role will work directly with physicians and investigators, serving as a liaison between investigators, sponsors, and other relevant healthcare professionals who are part of the research or patient care team.

Location:

1102 Bates Avenue, Houston, TX 77030 (Feigin Building). The role is 100% grant‑funded and aligned with a specific research project with an expected duration of 12–18 months.

Fluency in English and Spanish is needed for effective communication.

• Interview, screen, and recruit patients for enrollment in studies.
• Explain process and procedures to educate participants regarding the research study.
• Perform the subject consent process after verifying eligibility based on comprehensive inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the protocol.

• Conduct subject research study education as required within the scope of practice.
• Discuss study protocols with patients and verify informed consent documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate research participants for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests and other studies specific to the research protocol.
• Dispense study medication in a professional and accountable manner following protocol and hospital requirements.
• Collect, process, store or ship blood or biological specimens as outlined per study protocols and associated lab or procedural manuals, in accordance with IATA Guidelines.

• Assist the Principal Investigator with collecting and recording study data related to procedures, cardiac measurements, and related tests and measurements.
• Collaborate with physicians, mid‑level practitioners, research nurses, and data managers to document patient care.
• Collect patient information through direct interviews, questionnaires, and chart abstractions; process documents and enter information into databases or case report forms.
• Collect research patient information (e.g., medical history, labs) from the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain records and documents for research studies.
• Monitor protocol compliance and appropriately communicate errors or deficient source documentation.

• Prepare documentation necessary to obtain initial and continued approval for the specific research protocol.
• Oversee study‑related documentation.

• Meet with Principal Investigators; in collaboration with the PI, provide appropriate and timely responses to the research team, study participants, sponsor data requests or queries, and external or internal audits.
• Assist with supply orders and equipment necessary for the study.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Adheres to FDA Good Clinical Practices outlining the standard for safety, design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials or studies.

Adheres to Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Clinical Research SOPs.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (four years of related experience may substitute for the degree requirement).
• One…