Houston Methodist · 18 hours ago
clinical research specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to support multiple clinical research projects. This role involves ensuring accurate data collection, documentation organization, and the safety of study volunteers under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Manager.
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Responsibilities
Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability
Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction and recording in CRFs
Makes phone calls to study patients for appointment reminders and follow-up
Transports blood and tissue samples
Processes and packages lab samples for shipping to sponsor or storage at site per the study manual of operations
Completes required case report forms and resolves queries
Ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers
Ensures accurate regulatory filing
Assists Clinical Trial Manager in identifying opportunities research workflow process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety
Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed
Assist in simple data analysis, with development of training materials for data reports, systems and collection and report generation
Leads and identifies opportunities for performance improvement
Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action
Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management
Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Exhibits good listening skills
Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems
Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations
Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently
Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators
Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction and recording in CRFs
Completes required case report forms and resolves queries
Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind
Assist in simple data analysis, with development of training materials for data reports, systems and collection and report generation
Leads and identifies opportunities for performance improvement
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Science related field
One year experience in healthcare setting
Research setting
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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