Research Coordinator I/II/III - Orthopedic Research - Biomotion Lab (Finance)
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Research Coordinator I/II/III to join our Biomotion Lab. The Biomotion Lab conducts groundbreaking research in the field of biomechanics and human motion analysis, and as a Research Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of research projects and activities within the lab.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Project Management:
• Coordinate and manage research projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, objectives, and budget constraints.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to align project goals with the lab's overall research objectives.
• Oversee the recruitment and engagement for multiple ongoing projects, including screening, contacting, and tracking status throughout the study duration.
• Ensure proper organization, and documentation of 10+ ongoing studies while ensuring compliance with institutional, regulatory and ethical guidelines.
• Stay informed and engaged in all current and upcoming projects, adapting workflows and resources to meet the specific needs of each study across diverse medical and scientific specialties.
Team Support:
• Coordinate and prepare data collection sessions, ensuring a smooth and efficient process and high-quality documentation.
• Work closely with research assistants, engineers, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, and healthcare professionals involved in research projects.
• Facilitate team communication, coordination, and collaboration to maximize productivity and research outcomes.
Resource Management:
• Manage and maintain lab equipment, inventory, and supplies.
Administrative Tasks:
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, planning lab events, coordinating subject data collection visits, documenting meeting minutes, and general organization of documents.
Ethical and Safety Compliance:
• Ensure that research activities are conducted in compliance with ethical standards and safety protocols.
• Promote a culture of safety within the lab and enforce safety procedures.
• Submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) study proposals, amendments, change requests, and other related IRB forms for all studies in the Biomotion Lab based on study proposals written by the lab's research team.
Research Reporting:
• Collaborate with the research team to prepare research reports, manuscripts, and presentations for conferences and publications for various audiences
• Assist in data analysis and interpretation as needed.
Preferred Experience:
• Prior experience in subject recruitment, and/or patient-facing roles (e.g., medical scribe, medical assistant, registered nurse, customer service positions) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with research and clinical software such as Epic, REDCap, IRIS/IRB will be preferred.
• Prior Experience working in a research environment is preferred
• The ideal candidate is a quick learner who is highly organized, able to multitask effectively, and demonstrates a proactive, action-oriented mindset.
Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 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!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- 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!
Position Summary:
Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Certification/Skills:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
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.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
