Research Coordinator I - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

This position is based at Texas Children’s Hospital, 8080 N. Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054. Occasional work outside of standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) may be required to accommodate participant schedules, including evenings or after-school hours. Travel to other locations may be required; a valid driver’s license is necessary. Fluency in Spanish is essential for serving Spanish-speaking populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare research materials, including forms, questionnaires, and study protocols.
• Administer surveys and forms using the web-based platform Qualtrics.
• Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and maintain all required regulatory documentation.
• Review patient lists from the Texas Children's Hospital System’s electronic medical record system to identify potential participants.
• Screen potential participants for eligibility and recruit them into the study.
• Advertise the study in psychiatric clinics outside the Texas Children's Hospital System if necessary to meet recruitment goals.
• Schedule and conduct in-person research visits with participants.
• Coordinate necessary procedures such as hand and wrist radiographs and follow-up phone calls to collect data.
• Organize and maintain accurate records of study data.
• Conduct data quality checks to ensure the integrity of the research process.
• Assist with literature reviews to support ongoing research efforts.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication of study findings.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in Spanish is essential.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.