Research Coordinator I - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7315677 (Ref:23299-en_US)
Posted: August 29, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The Research Coordinator I will coordinate the day-to-day activities of Dr. Christopher Verrico's research studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The selected candidate will screen, enroll, and monitor research participants for various substance use research protocols. This position will collect and document patient information and ensure the safety of research participants.
Interacting with and enrolling participants — military service members, veterans, and/or civilians — at the MEDVAMC. This position will be based at the MEDVAMC.
Job Duties
- Interviews, screens, and recruits participants for the study; explains processes and procedures to educate participants regarding the research study.
- Collects, enters, and processes participant information into a database.
- Performs EKGs/ECGs and obtains vital signs from study participants.
- Serves as a liaison with the MEDVAMC to facilitate research procedures and ensure proper transfer of data.
- Collects, processes, and maintains paperwork for blood and biological specimens according to research procedures and protocols.
- Participates in team meetings regarding recruitment of research study participants.
- Schedules research participants for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, X-rays, and other studies specific to the research protocol.
- Corresponds with participants throughout the study.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
- Clinical research experience.
Work Authorization Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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.
