Senior Research Coordinator - Pediatrics - Newborn

Summary

The Department of Neonatology at Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Senior Research Coordinator in a fast-paced, team-based clinical research environment. This role involves overseeing and coordinating neonatal research studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, managing data collection, and providing support to study investigators throughout the research lifecycle. The position requires a professional with advanced organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a deep commitment to advancing neonatal care through innovative research. Join our team to contribute to impactful studies that enhance outcomes for critically ill newborns.

The Department of Neonatology at Texas Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving outcomes for critically ill newborns through cutting-edge research and clinical care. Our studies focus on areas such as neonatal nutrition, respiratory support innovations, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and interventions for preterm and low-birth-weight infants.

This position is located within the Neonatology Department at Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting to coordinate and support impactful clinical research studies.

This position may require occasional weekend coverage.

Job Duties

Performs research coordination and administrative duties to support the successful execution of clinical research studies in neonatology, contributing to the department’s mission of advancing care for newborns through innovative research and discovery.

50% - Study Coordination and Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate clinical research studies focused on neonatal conditions, including preterm birth, neonatal nutrition, and respiratory support strategies.
• Prepare and submit study protocols, consent forms, and regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies under supervision.
• Monitor study progress, including recruitment, data collection, and adherence to strict neonatal research protocols.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of study procedures, data, and correspondence, adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the smooth execution of neonatal clinical trials.

30% - Data Collection and Management

• Collect and manage data related to neonatal study participants, including clinical outcomes and laboratory results.
• Ensure accuracy in data entry into specialized neonatal research databases, such as REDCap, and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform data quality checks to ensure consistency and integrity of sensitive neonatal information.

10% - Participant and Family Interaction

• Recruit, screen, and consent families of neonatal patients for participation in research studies, ensuring they understand study protocols and risks.
• Coordinate study visits in alignment with the schedules of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) families and medical teams.
• Provide compassionate communication and support to families involved in neonatal studies, addressing concerns and facilitating their engagement in research.
• Coordinate with NICU staff to minimize disruption to clinical care during study procedures.

10% - Administrative and Team Support

• Collaborate with hospital departments, such as NICU nursing, pharmacy, and laboratory services, to streamline research operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Health Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition or related disciplines).
• Experience in clinical research coordination, especially in a hospital or academic setting.
• Clinical Nutrition experience is highly desired.
• Certification in Clinical Research Coordination (e.g., SOCRA or ACRP) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with research data management systems such as REDCap or Epic.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, IRB submissions, and HIPAA compliance.

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