Research Coordinator III - Pediatrics - Neurology NRI
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7355729 (Ref:25330-en_US)
Posted: June 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Holder lab is seeking a motivated candidate for a Research Coordinator position to join several exciting projects to investigate neurodevelopmental disorders. The candidate will recruit subjects to existing and newly created research protocols. Additionally, the candidate will gather pertinent clinical information from recruited subjects, independently interpret the data to input into research databases. The candidate will mentor a junior research coordinator to teach Good Clinical Practice Techniques and ensure collection of high quality data. Highly motivated candidates will have an opportunity to analyze data, write manuscripts and publish medical reports.
Job Duties
- Interview, screen, and identify candidates for research protocols.
- Obtain informed consent from individuals participating in research protocols.
- Collect biospecimens (saliva or blood drawn in central laboratories) and transport them to the lab.
- Schedule and coordinate participants for research studies and follow-ups.
- Collect and maintain consent forms and other regulatory documents in a secure location.
- Coordinate study operations for a multi-site research network project, ensuring alignment with network protocols and sponsor expectations.
- Obtain and independently interpret clinical data for entry into research databases.
- Attend both local and virtual meetings with other research sites.
- Coordinate research activities within a large research network.
- Mentor junior research coordinators and staff.
- Communicate with participants throughout studies via email, phone, or mail.
- Order supplies and equipment as needed for research projects.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure consistent protocol execution across the research team and participating network sites.
- Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies to meet study enrollment targets.
- Train junior coordinators and research staff on protocol procedures, study workflows, regulatory documentation, and patient enrollment processes.
- Recruit subjects both in person from multiple locations and via phone/email.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Must be self motivated, ability to work independently and detail-oriented.
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.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
