Research Coordinator III (Bilingual Spanish) - Pediatrics - Nutrition

About the role

We are recruiting a Research Coordinator to support clinical research activities within a translational metabolic research laboratory at the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine. The selected candidate will provide coordination support for a productive research program, working closely with research participants and multidisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, maintaining regulatory documentation, recruiting participants, and carrying out research protocol procedures in accordance with established guidelines. The Research Coordinator III will also provide guidance and training to junior research coordinators on regulatory requirements and clinical research processes, while supporting participant recruitment efforts through community outreach events and engagement with community clinics.

• Serve as the Community & Stakeholder Engagement Lead for multiple studies in the PI's Lab with responsibility for engagement strategies and cross-site communication
• Focus on participant recruitment and retention efforts, including recruitment through electronic health records, clinics, and community engagement events
• Coordinate community engagement and recruitment activities, including quarterly meetings with provider and parent stakeholders
• Maintain Research Database relevant for recruitment and community outreach activities
• Submit research materials to regulatory agencies as needed to facilitate recruitment and advertisement
• Participate in the conduct of study protocol visits and provide guidance/assisting to junior members in research related activities

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Alternatively, four years of related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

• Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and minimum of three years of relevant research, clinical, or healthcare-related experience
• Experience with REDCap and maintenance of research databases, supporting or coordinating clinical trials, and processing and shipping biologic specimens is also preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology, conditions, and patient populations, as well as strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills, is required

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.