UTHealth Houston · 17 hours ago
Research Coordinator II - Ophthalmology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Research Coordinator II in the Ophthalmology Department will manage research projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and support grant writing and submissions. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including project management, data management, and coordination of clinical trials.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Devise, compile, and manage budgets for multiple research projects
Maintain a comprehensive database of ongoing research initiatives across departments
Oversee procurement of equipment and supplies to ensure timely support for active and upcoming studies
Assist with credentialing of project staff, students, residents, and external collaborators
Coordinate and support Resident Research Day, including project identification, monitoring, and progress tracking
Serve as Clinical Trials Coordinator, ensuring regulatory compliance and protocol adherence
Facilitate Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and ongoing compliance for all studies
Guide and train research technicians and trainees in IRB processes and submission preparation
Oversee continuity of prospective studies despite scheduling limitations of rotating personnel
Manage up to four industry-sponsored research projects annually, from initiation to payment collection
Support grant writing and submission processes for foundation-funded projects, enabling clinicians to meet deadlines and quality standards
Oversee complex documentation and IRB coordination for investigator-initiated, multi-site studies involving external institutions such as Retina Consultants of Texas, Baylor, and Methodist Hospital
Conduct data extraction and feasibility analyses for retrospective studies
Clean and validate clinical data to ensure accuracy and integrity of research outputs
Monitor ongoing data collection for prospective studies and ensure quality standards are maintained
Provides day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness
Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants
Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval
Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses
Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data
Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership
Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects
Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department
May review contracts and develop training
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education
Two (2) years of relevant experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working knowledge of MS Office
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 a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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