Location: Houston, TX
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
## **Summary** The Research Coordinator II (RCII) will coordinate and implement day‑to‑day research activities for the Social Needs Assistance for Hospitalized Kids (SNAK) Trial, a multi‑site, PCORI‑funded randomized controlled study led by UCSF. The SNAK Trial evaluates the effectiveness of passive referrals versus active navigator‑based assistance in connecting families of hospitalized children with community‑based social services. The RCII will be responsible for participant screening, enrollment, informed consent, study arm implementation, longitudinal follow‑up, data collection, and coordination of qualitative interviews with caregivers and community organization representatives. This position requires close collaboration with investigators, inpatient clinical teams, community resource partners, and study sponsors, and plays a critical role in achieving enrollment goals of approximately 400 participants annually while ensuring protocol adherence and data integrity. This Research Coordinator II position supports a high‑volume, PCORI‑funded randomized controlled trial in a pediatric inpatient setting. The role focuses on hands‑on implementation of established study procedures, including participant screening, consent, intervention delivery, follow‑up, and data collection, under the guidance of the PI, CRA and research coordination leadership. This role requires a highly flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate participants’ varying work hours. The position is based at Texas Children’s Hospital – West Campus (18200 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094), with **free** parking provided. ## **Job Duties** Screening, Recruitment & Enrollment (30%) - Screen hospitalized pediatric patients and caregivers for study eligibility based on protocol‑defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. - Approach families in inpatient settings to explain study objectives, procedures, risks, and benefits in a clear, culturally sensitive manner. - Conduct the informed