Research Coordinator I - Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology is looking for a Research Coordinator I for Dr. Turan's lab. Dr. Turan's main interests are perioperative outcomes, postoperative pain, regional anesthesia, and persistent surgical pain. Position Summary 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, observations, and ensuring 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. Supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan. Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff have received the proper training and attended the appropriate training courses. Assists in the preparation of progress and annual reports and grant proposals to various funding agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants. May assist with regulatory submissions (i.e. Institutional Review Board(s), FDA). Assist investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the creation of figures, tables, and graphs. Helps prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including academic publications and conferences. Conduct reviews of academic journals and databases to gather relevant articles and publications as directed to help prepare manuscripts for publication. Assists with the preparation of budgets and reviews re-budgeting needs and expenditures. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval. Assists with invoicing. Assists in preparing for and responding to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections. May be responsible for maintaining study materials (i.e. test kits, investigational drugs and devices). Performs other duties as assigned. Certification / Skills None Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in a related field. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. Minimum Experience None. Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from maintaining the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Benefits 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees. Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – about 37‑38 days per year). Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service). Retirement/pension plan. Free financial and legal counseling, mental health counseling, gym membership discounts, access to wellness programs, other employee discounts, resources for child and elder care. #J-18808-Ljbffr UTHealth Houston