Research Coordinator I - Neurology (Epilepsy)

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Position Summary
Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.
RESEARCH COORDINATOR I – Epilepsy Wearables Study
Full time, nonexempt position located in the Texas Medical Center
Position Summary
Full time, nonexempt position, located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The Neurogenetics Center and Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies is recruiting a Research Coordinator to assist with the day-to-day coordination and management of a wearables study for seizure prediction and detection. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Researchers, the coordinator will assist in patient screening and recruitment, outreach, and evaluate and analyze clinical data.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Collaborates with PI and study staff to prepare presentations or publications of study procedures, results, and findings.
• Reviews scientific literature, participates in continuing education activities and/or attends conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of clinical studies in area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Monitors study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory and University policies.
• Participates in outreach activities, including patient screening, recruitment and follow up for study. Oversees subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented. Tracks enrollment status of subjects, accordingly.
• Assist with the day-to-day project management and coordination of research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.
• Prepares study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board (IRB) documents, and progress reports.

Certification/Skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
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.