Research Coordinator I/II - Pediatrics

The Research Coordinator I/II supports the conduct of NIH-, industry-, and investigator-initiated research studies within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role assists with the day-to-day implementation of ongoing and future studies, including participation in the NICHD Neonatal Research Network. The position is primarily weekday based, with flexibility to accommodate patient screening and consent activities, including occasional weekend or "on call" hours approximately every two months.

This role participates in a team-based call rotation to support ongoing enrollment and study needs. Key responsibilities include supporting study operations, assisting with coordination of research activities, and serving as a point of communication between clinical and research teams. The role contributes to study execution by screening and consenting parents of eligible infants, collecting and entering study data, and supporting specimen processing as needed.

The Research Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely study documentation, tracking assigned tasks and study activities, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements. This includes supporting data quality efforts, preparing for monitoring visits, and assisting with regulatory documentation and submissions (e.g., IRB-related materials).

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Experience with clinical research in a NICU or inpatient settings. Working with a multidisciplinary healthcare team is preferred. Experience with patient/family interaction, screening, enrollment, and informed consent processes. Knowledge of clinical research regulations, including IRB processes, and FDA requirements. CITI Certifications (GCP, Human Subjects Research, CRC Foundations, CRC Advanced).

Familiarity with REDCap, EPIC, Beacon, Medidata, or similar data systems. Bilingual (English/Spanish). What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide.

Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

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Position Summary: The Research Coordinator I, assists with human subject research project conduct and management, including participant recruitment and data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Assists with research project logistics, maintaining records, preparing reports, and meeting research milestones and deadlines. Position Key Accountabilities: Under supervision, assists with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, and ensures that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.

Organizes, cleans, and maintains databases to ensure accurate data entry and preparation for analysis under close supervision. Maintains confidential records of collected data and ensures accuracy, compliance, and integrity of data. Data may include human