Research Coordinator II - Cancer - Clinical Trials Clinical Studies

At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator II position coordinates the day-to-day activities of research protocols and assesses patient qualifications for research studies. This role ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of research participants, gathers patient data for clinical research activities, and performs general administrative duties supporting the study.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Four years of research experience

Preferred certifications: CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA).

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing assessments
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English to ensure patient and employee safety
• Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in a customer-service-focused manner
• Ability to work independently and handle challenging situations
• Sound judgment and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

People

• Drafts communications with sponsors and regulatory documents under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI)
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals
• Conducts in-services for floor nurses/physicians and assists in precepting new research staff
• Educates peers on scientific aspects of studies and promotes critical thinking
• Contributes to departmental goals for turnover, retention, and employee engagement

Service

• Participates in PI meetings and coordinates pre-site visits and site initiation visits
• Obtains informed consent from study participants and documents appropriately
• Obtains vital signs, performs phlebotomy, and monitors participants’ labs, notifying the PI of findings

Quality/Safety

• Prepares Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents and assists with IRB stipulations to obtain final approval
• Maintains and monitors source documentation and participant records for quality and accuracy
• Adheres to internal controls and assists with the quality assurance process

Finance

• Assists with budget development and Medicare coverage analysis
• Utilizes resources effectively and manages time to achieve timely results

Growth/Innovation

• Assists in planning and designing source documents for protocols
• Develops procedures for laboratory collection and storage
• Incorporates input from other healthcare disciplines into clinical research protocols
• Proactively manages professional development and completes My Development Plan

Supplemental Requirements

• Scrubs: Yes (department-approved attire)
• On-call: May be required during emergencies (e.g., disasters, severe weather)
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area