Research Coordinator II - (Bilingual Spanish) Medicine - Epidemiology & Population Science

Summary

The Research Coordinator II will work with investigators in the Department of Medicine in the Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences. This position will be working on various projects, including a nation-wide epidemiology research study of Hispanic Men with Prostate Cancer and a study of H. Pylori infection in households, and will work closely with maintaining contact with the study participants and communities involved in the research study. Day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

Supports clinical research activities throughout the study lifecycle, including study start-up, regulatory compliance, ongoing study management, and closeout. Coordinates activities across multiple protocols while maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation. Monitors enrollment, data quality, and protocol adherence, and collaborates closely with investigators and research staff to ensure efficient and compliant study execution.

Job Duties

30% - Participant Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention

• Coordinate participant recruitment, enrollment, follow-up, and retention efforts for epidemiologic research studies, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements and fostering long-term participant engagement.
• Facilitate the informed consent process by ensuring participants understand study objectives, procedures, risks, benefits, and expectations.
• Monitor participant progress throughout the study lifecycle, proactively addressing concerns and supporting a positive research experience.

30% - Study Coordination and Research Operations

• Coordinate day-to-day research operations, including participant visits, protocol implementation, and study monitoring to ensure compliance and participant safety.
• Coordinate study assessments, questionnaires, and other research measures while ensuring protocol fidelity and data integrity.
• Collaborate closely with principal investigators, research teams, and community organizations to advance study objectives and promote engagement among underrepresented populations.

20% - Data and Specimen Management

• Collect, manage, and maintain high-quality research data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established data management standards.
• Support specimen collection, processing collection, processing, shipping, and tracking activities in accordance with protocol-specific requirements and biosafety guidelines.

15% - Regulatory Compliance and Documenation

• Maintain comprehensive study records, regulatory files, and compliance records to meet institutional, sponsor, and regulatory expectations.

5% - Inventory and Resource Management

• Monitor inventory levels and facilitate acquisition, tracking, and maintenance of research materials and equipment in support of study activities and participant visits.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.