Casual Research Coordinator I (Cizik School of Nursing)

About the Role

Assists with human subject research project conduct and management, including participant recruitment and data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Supports research project logistics, maintaining records, preparing reports, and meeting research milestones and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assists with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, observations, and ensuring that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains databases to ensure accurate data entry and preparation for analysis under close supervision.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data and ensures accuracy, compliance, and integrity of data. Data may include human subject data and departmental programmatic data. Supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
• Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff have received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
• Assists in the preparation of progress and annual reports and grant proposals to various funding agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• May assist with regulatory submissions (i.e. Institutional Review Board(s), FDA, etc).
• Assist investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the creation of figures, tables, and graphs. Helps prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including academic publications and conferences.
• Conducts reviews of academic journals and databases to gather relevant articles and publications as directed to help prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets and reviews re-budgeting needs and expenditures. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval. Assists with invoicing.
• Assists in preparing for and responding to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• May be responsible for maintaining study materials (i.e. test kits, investigational drugs and devices).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – equating to around 37-38 days per year).
• Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Additional employee discounts and benefits.

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 is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.