Research Coordinator 1-Pediatrics (Infectious Disease)

Market Range: 08

Hiring Salary: $21.69/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Coordinator 1 enrolls children and mothers in a prospective study of the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Social Determinants of Health (SDH) on child health, development, and epigenetic profiles. This position enrolls patients who qualify as subjects for the Family Resilience Initiative (FRI) during morning ULPS General Pediatric clinics and controls who are not eligible for enrollment in FRI from the afternoon clinics. Research Coordinator 1 obtains patient consent, collects information, collects saliva samples, and arranges for blood collection by phlebotomy for a biorepository.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, potential study subjects for participation in the study.

• Explains the study and obtains informed consent from qualified subjects.

• Collects information on case report forms at study visits.

• Collects, labels, and processes study specimens at each study visit using procedures outlined in the study protocol.

• Maintains source documentation and case report forms for completion and ensures confidentiality of subject records.

• Maintains frequent contact with families to facilitate excellent longitudinal follow-up.

• Performs yearly follow-up study visits and procedures as required by the study protocol.

• Maintains IRB records.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in one of the sciences or in a medical related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of clinical research experience or one (1) year experience in a medical setting. Experience in clinical research is preferred but not required. (The selected incumbent of this position must complete all hospital credentialing processes and obtain required venipuncture training and certification.)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Required to maintain certification in human subjects research (CITI training). (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with parents and children.

• Strong ability to organize and keep track of multiple patients and form relationships.

• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge of study protocol to perform and carry out study procedures.

• Ability to obtain informed consent and document the process according to policies of the UT IRB and Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital.

• Ability to maintain contact with enrolled families to facilitate long-term follow up.

• Ability to interact with study subjects from diverse backgrounds.

• Skills to navigate IRB requirements and maintain IRB records preferred.