Research Coordinator - Cancer Prevention and Control

We are seeking a highly motivated research coordinator to join our multidisciplinary research group focused on caner epidemiology, survivorship, and outcomes research. This individual will contribute to cutting- edge projects aimed at understanding cancer etiology, early detection, risk prediction, prevention, and control. Assist investigators with protocol development, feasibility assessments, and study design considerations specific to prevention and population science. Coordinate IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and regulatory compliance. Develop study materials such as consent forms, recruitment tools, data collection instruments, and participant-facing communications. Screen potential participants for eligibility, conduct informed consent, and enroll participants following regulatory guidelines. Collect data via surveys, interviews, assessments, and biospecimen collection. A research coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring research is accessible, ethical, culturally appropriate, and impactful for the communities served. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE * Four years of research experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Preferred * CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or * CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations * Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security * Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles * Ability to work independently * Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations * Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), drafts various communications with the Sponsor and/or regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor. * Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals. * May conduct in-services to floor nurses/physicians; assists in precepting new clinical research staff and educating other research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies. * Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings. * Schedules, coordinates, and participates in the pre-site visit and site initiation visits; coordinates study initiation. Obtains Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately. * Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy per training and competence; monitors participants' labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Prepares Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents under the direction of the PI, assists with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval. * Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process. Adheres to internal controls established for the department. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Assists with the budget development and Medicare coverage analysis. * Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Assists PI and/or research nurse in the planning and design of source documents for protocol. * Assists in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage. * Incorporates directions from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocols when reviewing patient eligibility; assists in eliciting relevant data from sources outside of the hospital. * Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE * Uniform: No * Scrubs: Yes * Business professional: No * Other (department approved): Yes ON-CALLNote that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. * On Call* No TRAVELTravel specifications may vary by department * May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No * May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE * Four years of research experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Preferred * CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or * CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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