Job Description

Summary

The Research Coordinator II will play a key role in coordinating a study focused on the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on adolescent height growth suppression. This project is part of a new research project in the lab of Dr. Chadi Calarge. The Research Coordinator II will be responsible for preparing necessary research documentation, managing participant recruitment, and conducting research visits and data collection, among other essential duties.

This position is based at the Texas Children's Hospital facility located at 8080 N. Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054. Travel to other study, clinic, or institutional locations may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. To support the needs of pediatric and adolescent research participants, occasional work outside of standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) may be necessary, including evening appointments scheduled after school hours.

Job Duties

• Develop and prepare research materials, including forms, questionnaires, and study protocols.
• Administer surveys and forms using the web-based platform Qualtrics.
• Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and maintain all required regulatory documentation.
• Review patient lists from the Texas Children's Hospital System’s electronic medical record system to identify potential participants.
• Screen potential participants for eligibility and recruit them into the study.
• Advertise the study in psychiatric clinics outside the Texas Children's Hospital System if necessary, to meet recruitment goals.
• Schedule and conduct in-person research visits with participants.
• Coordinate necessary procedures such as hand and wrist radiographs and follow-up phone calls to collect data.
• Organize and maintain accurate records of study data.
• Conduct data quality checks to ensure the integrity of the research process.
• Assist with literature reviews to support ongoing research efforts.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication of study findings.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.