Research Coordinator II - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Part-time)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7296722 (Ref:21174-en_US)
Posted: December 25, 2024
Job Description
Summary
This hourly position supports the evening and overnight research activities of Dr. Christopher Verrico's study at the MEDVAMC. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating and conducting key research procedures during night shifts, participant monitoring, and study protocol compliance. In addition, the candidate will ensure participant safety and attend to participant needs, fostering a supportive and professional research environment.
Evening shifts from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM and overnight shifts from 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM, with flexibility needed according to study requirements.
This role requires spending extended hours at the MEDVAMC, interacting with study participants and hospital staff.
Job Duties
- Collect, process, and maintain biological specimens and associated paperwork in accordance with research protocols.
- Record and enter participant information into research databases accurately and promptly.
- Liaise with MEDVAMC personnel to facilitate research procedures and ensure proper data transfer.
- Explain study procedures and educate participants about the research study objectives and activities.
- Tend to participant needs during night shifts, including escorting participants on snack or smoke breaks and addressing basic comfort needs.
- Monitor participants for safety and well-being throughout the study in compliance with research protocols.
- Schedule participants for research-related tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests and imaging studies, per protocol requirements.
- Order and maintain necessary supplies and equipment for the research study.
- Provide general assistance to study participants and address inquiries promptly.
- Perform additional 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
- Master's degree in psychology or social work.
- Minimum of one year of relevant experience, particularly in clinical or research settings involving direct patient interaction.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with participants, researchers, and MEDVAMC staff.
- Ability to work independently during night shifts while ensuring adherence to research protocols.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
