Research Coordinator I - Psych & Behavioral Science

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• 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! 

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• 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. 

• Department: Psych & Behavioral Science
• Location: 1941 East Road, Houston, 77054
• Status: Full-time/non-exempt
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Preferences: Works with a team in conducting research activities according to the research protocol, including study advertisement, subject recruitment, phone screening, imaging and psycho-physiological data collection (MRI, TMS, EEG, SCR), and data entry/data maintenance.

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

Assists with the day-to-day data collection and project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, study participants, study visits, research facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.

Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.

Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses. Prepares paperwork and documentation related to IRB

Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include HIPPA-protected health information and departmental programmatic data.

Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.

Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.

Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.

May assist in reviewing/creating SOP's and training materials.

Follows GCPin completing and other study files and binders.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office. Flexibility, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task are important skills for this position. 

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Prior experience with human subject research (symptomatic and non-symptomatic subject populations) and familiarity with REDCap are preferred.

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.