UTHealth Houston · 12 hours ago
Research Coordinator III (Clinical Trials) - Neurosurgery
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Research Coordinator III role involves managing recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and monitoring of participants for clinical trials related to epilepsy and tumor research, as well as preparing budgets and liaising with sponsors.
Health CareMedicalUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, and 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
May provide direction/recommendations by identifying opportunities to enhance, re-terminate, or re-direct resources across various research projects to ensure timely completion of project guidelines
Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research planning meetings to prepare 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 research and/or administrative staff personnel within department
May review contracts and develop training
May manage, through input to departmental leadership or directly, Human Resources activities for direct administrative reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education
Five (5) 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
Depending on clinical trial, if nursing type duties are required, an RN license issued by the state of Texas is required
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 may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents
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
Preferred
Certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC), Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or, Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
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 educates the largest number of health care professionals in Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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