Research Coordinator I/II - Pediatrics Pulmonary

The Department of Pediatrics aims to provide the highest quality and cost-efficient medical care to infants, children, and adolescents; advance biomedical, clinical, and behavioral science through research programs; and deliver excellence and innovation in training the next generation of pediatricians and sub-specialists.

About the role

The Research Coordinator I/II will oversee and perform day-to-day clinical research activities, including participant recruitment, study coordination, data collection, and regulatory compliance. This individual will assist with operating and supporting specialized research equipment, work directly with study participants, and collaborate with investigators to ensure successful study execution.

Responsibilities

• Assists with human subject research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, observations, and ensuring protocol compliance.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains databases to ensure accurate data entry and preparation for analysis.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
• Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees, ensuring staff training compliance.
• Assists in preparing progress reports, grant proposals, and regulatory submissions (e.g., Institutional Review Board, FDA).
• Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Projects on grant submissions.
• Assists with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including creating figures, tables, and graphs.
• Helps prepare research papers, presentations, reports, and academic publications.
• Conducts literature reviews to gather relevant articles and publications for manuscript preparation.
• Assists with budget preparation, re-budgeting, expenditures, and invoicing.
• Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for leadership approval.
• Prepares for and responds to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• May maintain study materials (e.g., test kits, investigational drugs, and devices).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required (may substitute with equivalent years of experience).
• Research Coordinator I: No prior experience required.
• Research Coordinator II: 2 years of relevant experience (may substitute with equivalent years of education).

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) or clinical training/background.
• Strong understanding of research protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient-facing research activities.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.

Skills

• None specified (certification/skills section left blank in posting).

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave, vacation, and sick time—totaling ~37-38 days/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 wellness programs.
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
• Resources for child and elder care.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094, with routine reviews for factors such as criminal history or foreign adversary connections.