Research Coordinator I
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Medical Center, TX
Job posting number: #7269682 (Ref:20147-en_US)
Posted: August 4, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Thoracic Division is hiring a research coordinator who will lead patient biospecimen collection, data entry, and maintenance of biorepository databases in the Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery. This individual will assist with laboratory tasks with a focus on processing and storage of patient biospecimen (tissue and blood).
Job Duties
- Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood and tissue specimens based on procedures outlined in current protocols.
- Maintains regulatory documents and records for research databases in conjunction with the Thoracic Division Laboratory Manager and Clinical Research Supervisor.
- Organizes databases for reporting at biweekly meetings in conjunction with Thoracic Division Clinical Research Supervisor.
- Coordinates collection of specimens with research personnel who are involved with scientific experiments associated with the specimens and databases.
- May correspond with patient throughout study.
- Orders supplies and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
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.
