Duty – Screening (20%)
Uses research tools within the electronic medical record (Epic) to identify potential participants. Explains study processes and procedures, including risks and benefits of participation, to patients and families. May require communicating in Spanish or utilizing interpreter services.
Duty – Enrollment (20%)
Supports families with study registration via phone, email, in-clinic visits, and live enrollment events. This role may require working evenings and/or weekends, as well as travel to Texas Children’s Hospital Health Centers (e.g., West Campus, The Woodlands). Collects blood samples for genetic and other analyses from children and adolescents or escorts participants to the laboratory. Maintains ongoing communication with participants to answer questions, resolve issues, and provide support regarding the return of genetic results. Orders and manages study supplies.
Duty – Follow-Up (20%)
Schedules and coordinates follow-up appointments. Collects blood samples for analysis or escorts participants to the laboratory for specimen collection.
Duty – Data Collection and Quality Monitoring (20%)
Collects, processes, ships, and maintains documentation for biological specimens in accordance with study protocol requirements. Monitors data quality and communicates with the data management center and collaborating study sites as needed.
Duty – Study Reporting and Outreach (20%)
Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and related activities to investigators. Participates in weekly team meetings and network conference calls. Maintains the lab website and designs outreach and recruitment materials.
Additional Responsibilities
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Assists with ordering and managing study supplies and equipment
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Ensures all study activities comply with FDA Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, including standards for safety, design, conduct, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials
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Performs other job duties as assigned
