Research Coordinator

Job Title

Research Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

We are seeking a dedicated Research Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of a state-funded longitudinal research project centered around maternal mental health. The Research Coordinator is expected to coordinate and supervise data collection and data management efforts; enter data in electronic databases such as SPSS, RedCap, and Microsoft Office applications; oversee the scheduling of participant appointments and study sessions; handle relevant financial transactions; help to advertise the study to relevant agencies; collaborate with principal investigators on protocol implementation and more. Excellent organizational and managerial skills are essential to maintain participant files, records, and university and federal regulatory documents to ensure compliance.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other: This position may require up to 10% or more travel, and/or the flexibility to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. This position may direct and/or evaluate the work of others.

• Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of related experience working on research projects, in research lab, or in roles involving complex tasks
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• The well-qualified candidate will also possess experience in grant coordination and grant management, experience working with human research subjects, and experience working in longitudinal studies that follow research participants over time.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Participant Recruitment and Data Collection: Recruits participants. Contacts relevant agencies and explains the project details. Helps advertise the study to potential participants. Attends pregnancy-related events. Schedules participants and runs sessions. Tracks data over time. Compiles and reviews data and metadata. Collects samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
• Manages Day-to-Day Operations: Answers phone calls. Contacts participants for scheduling sessions. Mails blood samples for analyses. Assists with lab purchases. Performs basic analyses and tests. Makes and records observations and scientific measurement. Extracts, collects and compiles data. Computes quantitates and extends projections. Develops and maintains training materials for external users.
  
  
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.