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Research Coordinator

Employer
Rice University
Location
Houston, TX
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Research Coordinator Department Texas Policy Lab Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Requisition Number S19655 Open Date 06/10/2019 Close Date 07/10/2019 Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Standard 40 hour work week (Monday through Friday), with some late evenings and/or weekends required to meet TPL deadlines.

Benefits Eligible Yes Eligible for Overtime No Position Summary

The Texas Policy Lab (TPL) collaborates with government agencies to provide them with timely and independent evaluations of their current programs as well as new initiatives. TPL aims to inform policy-making at every level of government, foster public discussion and debate around social policies and programs, and maximize the impact of public resources to help shape a better future for all Texans.

The Research Coordinator responsibilities will include initial and ongoing training in the appropriate administration of screening instruments and surveys, screening candidates and approaching them in order to gain their consent for participation, project implementation, negotiating with recruitment locations, direct oversight of data collectors, active participation in recruitment and screening and being a part of the research process from planning to analysis. This project will take place in various clinics, and/or in study participant’s homes. This is a full time position with hours that might include some Saturdays and Sundays.

Education Required Bachelor's Degree Major/Discipline

Public health, psychology, biology, sociology, or economics.

Substitution for Education Requirement

Experience may not be substituted for the education.

Education Preferred Experience Required 1 year Type of Experience

Experience in human subjects research, clinical research, or related field.

Substitution for Experience Requirement

Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement.

Experience Preferred

- Experience with program evaluation, and randomized controlled trials
- Experience with screening, recruiting and enrolling research participants
- Experience coordinating protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care

License/Certification Required

Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three (3) moving violations or at fault accidents in the past three years and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) within the past five years.

License/Certification Preferred Skills Required

- Listening, verbal and written communication, analytical, and research skills
- Good scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to details and accuracy
- Ability to work in a team environment, to participate actively, to collaborate and to motivate others in the lab
- Critical thinking, technical, data collection and interviewing skills
- Statistical and graphical analysis skills
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and / or infection control standards
- Ability to plan and schedule effectively

Skills Preferred

- Experience with drafting Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposals

Internal / External Contacts

- Will work closely and report to the Director of Research Operations and Executive Director
- Frequent contact with the TPL research team, IT department, data scientist, and other technical staff on campus
- Will have regular contact with various TPL and Rice University personnel, including local and state entities from which TPL will acquire data

Physical Demands

- Must be able to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move about campus, and conduct field research activities at various TPL site locations

Working Conditions

- Monday-Friday, standard 40 hour work week
- Some late evenings and/or weekends required to meet TPL deadlines

Security Sensitive Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include salary expectations in cover letter.

Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/19962 Job Duties

Job Duty Name Essential Functions Description of Job Duty

- Conducts specialized research and experiments
- Collects, tracks and analyzes data through the use of spreadsheets and databases
- Communicates results through verbal presentations, written reports, and written articles submitted for publication in conjunction with PI
- May assist in the administration of research project
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Job Specific Functions Description of Job Duty

- Visits participating recruitment sites to enroll eligible participants and collect study data
– Utilizes participant database to screen patient information
- Determines participant eligibility
- Assists with refusal conversions
- Administers informed consent to participants
- Updates participant contact information and demographic records
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with local stakeholders in support of study activities
- Collaborates with study staff and participants to schedule data collection visits with assigned participants and communicate related information
- Provides participants with an overview of the activities associated with each visit (i.e. informed consent, questionnaire, incentive)
- Prepares and organizes visit materials (i.e., paperwork, incentive, reference guides)
- Distributes incentives to participants
- Discusses next steps with participants at the end of each visit
- Assists in tracking participants
- Administers questionnaires in the clinic or home setting to assigned study participants strictly adhering to the study protocol
- Evaluates measurements and data collection activities during and after home/clinic visit completion
- Assists with quality control and assurance of collected data
- Recruits participants and coordinates scheduling and follow-up
- Completes required paperwork and performs data entry as needed
- Assists with mailings
- Protects participant privacy and confidentiality
- Interacts with all members of the team to coordinate activities and ensure adherence to the study protocol
- Works with the Study Manager and all study staff to establish best practices and procedures
- Attends training sessions

Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. References/Recommendation Request
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in public health, psychology, biology, sociology, or economics?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you a year of more of experience in human subjects research, clinical research, or related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you possess (or have ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Have you had four or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past three years?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have any convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Please provide your salary expectation for this position, or indicate that you have provided that in your cover letter. An actual range or annual salary is required in order to be considered.

    (Open Ended Question)

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