Research Coordinator I - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Research Coordinator I in OB/GYN for full-time, onsite work in Houston supporting two hospitals (TCH PFW and BTGH). The role coordinates daily clinical research activities across studies, including screening, enrollment, monitoring, data and specimen collection, and ensuring participant safety, with responsibilities such as EPIC data entry, regulatory documentation, and maintaining up-to-date trainings. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with three years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in health fields; preferred Spanish fluency, EPIC and database experience, a medical background and excellent communication skills. Not eligible for visa sponsorship. Tips: tailor your resume to show data management, phlebotomy readiness, compassionate communication with diverse populations, and collaboration across sites, and use a concise cover letter to connect your experience to the two-hospital setting and urgent care scenarios.

Summary

This position is located within the field of Clinical Research in the OB/GYN department. Our department is covering the OB/GYN services at two hospitals (TCH PFW and BTGH). We are conducting dozens of high-quality clinical research studies on both sites with million dollars internal and external fundings. We are working diligently to help promoting women's health in multiple levels. This position coordinates day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. Also ensures accurate data/specimen collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants. 

Job Duties

• Screens, recruits, and interviews patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Collects patient information from interviews and EPIC; processes documents and enters information into a computerized database.
• May perform Venipuncture (blood draws) and obtain vital signs on study participants. 
• Collect, process, and transport the blood/biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol; maintain paperwork for specimens.
• May be required to receive on the job training of phlebotomy prior to performing on study participants.
• May correspond with patient throughout study.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Keeps all required trainings and certificates up-to-date.
• Masters the skills to communicate with vulnerable populations.
• Keeps calm in urgent situations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health or a related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• EPIC and database experience.
• Medical background and terminology.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.