Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics - Psychology

Full-time research coordinator position in the Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH)/Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Psychology Division.  The RC will be involved with grant-funded research projects examining neurocognitive outcomes following treatment for pediatric brain tumors.  The RC will support day-to-day activities of clinical research protocols and will provide accurate data collection, documentation, and file management.

• Engages in various aspects of study implementation, including scheduling study visits, obtaining informed consent, and administering participant incentives.
• Determines eligibility and recruits patients for research participation.
• Supports study team members conducting testing procedures required by study protocols. Responsibilities may include learning to administer neuropsychological tests, scoring assessments, discussing test results with the supervising psychologist, and participating in discussions regarding findings.
• Conducts medical chart abstractions.
• Maintains and manages patient research files.
• Enters data into databases using Microsoft Excel and statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS).
• Prepares documentation required to obtain initial and ongoing approval for specific research protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or strongly related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
• Exposure to clinical research experience supporting human-subject studies.
• Must be highly organized and able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Excel and SPSS is required.
• Ability to understand and implement patient studies/protocols is required.
• Respectful, patient-centered interactions with participants, medical providers, and staff are expected at all times.

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.