Research Coordinator I - Hematology

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We are hiring immediately for a Research Coordinator I to join the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology in Houston, TX 77030. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of MS Office. Bilingual Spanish, highly preferred and willing to learn!
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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.

• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Resources for child and elder care
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Plus many more!

Position Summary
Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.
Position Key Accountabilities

• Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
• Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.
• Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.
• Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
• May review contracts and develop training.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.

Certification/Skills

• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.

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.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215

Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.