The Program in Population and Environmental Health Disparities (PiPEHD) is hiring a Research Coordinator I to support the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Pregnancy Cohort Site at Baylor College of Medicine. This position is part of a large, multi-site epidemiological study and involves responsibilities such as screening patients for eligibility, scheduling and conducting study visits, collecting biospecimens, managing data collection and entry, and performing other study-related tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong verbal communication skills.

Job Duties

• Administers an in-person screening questionnaire in a clinic setting to determine patient eligibility.
• Conducts study visits, including administration of informed consent, study questionnaires, and collection of biospecimens.
• Manages a database tracking all study activities, including screening and enrollment, scheduling of study visits, and disbursement of incentives.
• Performs medical records abstraction.
• Transports biospecimens to the laboratory.
• Performs data entry with attention to detail.
• Follows ethical guidelines related to human subjects research.
• Collaborates closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and other team members to ensure timely and efficient completion of all tasks.
• Attends weekly study meetings with laboratory, field staff, and PIs to ensure all tasks stay on track and address any issues that may arise.
• Conducts patient screenings in accordance with standards established by the Principal Investigators.
• Schedules and conducts study visits, including biospecimen collection, following site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Builds rapport with study participants to support long-term study participation.
• Enters study data accurately and in compliance with SOPs.
• Maintains and tracks biospecimens using databases such as REDCap and BioTrack.
• Collaborates with Principal Investigators and senior research staff to update or develop site-specific SOPs as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Science or related field. No degree required with preferred degree.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with data collection in a clinical or epidemiologic research setting.
• Ability to walk up to 0.5 miles to on-site campus locations, including but not limited to Baylor College of Medicine facilities, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital complex, and other Texas Medical Center buildings for study visits and biospecimen delivery.
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.
• Flexible and adaptable to change, with strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and comprehensive documentation.