Location: Houston, TX
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
## **Summary** Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, experienced research coordinator to co-manage recruitment and retention activities for the SPARK study (www.sparkforautism.org/TexasChildrens) at the Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital site. Responsibilities include multi-strategy recruitment efforts (via in clinic, health-record communications, social media, community events); supporting families through the entire research process; monitoring data collection and data quality, including saliva collection; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices. ## **Job Duties** - Screens and recruits participants for SPARK. - Explains all processes and procedures to potential participants, including the risks and benefits of participation. - Supports families with study registration by phone, email, and/or during live enrollment events. - Collects saliva samples for genetic analysis from children and adults during events and clinic appointments. - Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support with the return of genetic findings. - Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify and recruit potential participants. - Creates and manages Excel spreadsheets to support study team outreach efforts and evaluation of best-practice alert initiatives. - Collects, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens according to procedures outlined in the study protocol. - Co-organizes frequent live enrollment events at the Autism Center and in conjunction with community partners. - Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and other study-related efforts to providers, hospital administrators, and the study sponsor. - Participates in discussions during weekly team meetings and network conference calls. - May travel f