Research Coordinator II - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

SummaryCoordinates multiple research studies and facilitates study-related communcation across sites. Takes initiative to coordinate activities of research protocols, ensuring accurate and efficient data collection, documentation, and organziation. Facilitates IRB protocol submissions and amendments, regulatory communications, grant submissions, and other related communications. Liaise with research collaborators and other study personnel to identify areas of improvement to study routine and procedure. We are seeking proactive individuals who take initiative to identify and resolve challenges, and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the study and lab processes.Job DutiesServes as the primary study coordinator for assigned sponsored and/or investigator-initiated protocol(s).ssists the Principal Investigator (PI) and other research coordinators with study-related duties, including the preparation of required documents for funding agencies, creation of data collection tools and materials, and conducting literature reviews, as well as coordinating with other sites involved in the project(s).Maintains records and regulatory documents for respective research protocol(s) to ensure compliance with IRB standards. Prepares study protocols and administrative agreements in BRAIN and coordinates study set-up and maintenance across collaborating sites. Oversees and coordinates the recruitment of study participants and collection of biospecimen samples.Facilitates communications between the research team, clinical staff, and external collaborators.Collects subject data and develops and manages tracking systems using Microsoft tools and the REDCap platform.Orders necessary study supplies and equipment through Jaggaer’s procure-to-pay portal. Assists in the onboarding of additional study staff and facilitates REDCap and EPIC training for necessary study personnel.Assists in entering, monitoring, maintaining, verifying, and upkeeping current participant data in all necesary databases.Ensure confidentialtiy in complicance with HIPPA regulations.Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines.Take initiative to identify and resolve challenges related to recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance.Seek opportunities to improve study processes and outcomes.Performs other job duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.One year of relevant experience.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in a related field.Prior EPIC and/or REDCap experience.Knowledge and experience of regulatory aspects of clinical research.Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.Spanish-speaking capabilities.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.