Research Coordinator II - Safety, Quality & Well-Being

Research Coordinator - Safety, Quality & Well-Being Institute

Houston Methodist | Houston, TX

The Safety, Quality, and Well-Being Institute at Houston Methodist is seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator to join a growing interdisciplinary team focused on advancing patient safety, healthcare quality, and clinician well-being.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of health systems research and real-world care improvement. The Research Coordinator will support complex, multi-site projects spanning quality improvement, patient safety science, diagnostic excellence, and implementation research. The Institute is designed as a hub for innovation, education, and scholarship that translates research insights into measurable improvements in care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of research and quality improvement projects across multidisciplinary teams
• Support grant development, regulatory submissions (e.g., IRB), and project start-up activities
• Manage project timelines, budgets, contracts, and data use agreements to ensure timely deliverables
• Organize and facilitate scientific meetings, including collaborations with national and international partners
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Assist with preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and dissemination of findings
• Provide administrative and operational support for research programs, including onboarding, documentation, and reporting

These responsibilities reflect a highly collaborative and operationally complex role supporting multiple investigators and initiatives simultaneously.

Ideal Candidate:

• Master's degree in public health, health services research, healthcare administration, or related field
• Experience in clinical research, health systems research, or quality improvement
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
• Familiarity with IRB processes, grant administration, and research compliance
• Experience with data analysis, health informatics, or mixed-methods research preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across interdisciplinary teams

Why Join Us:

You will be part of a mission-driven Institute dedicated to improving the safety, quality, and experience of care at scale. This role provides exposure to cutting-edge research, mentorship opportunities, and direct involvement in translating evidence into practice across one of the nation's leading health systems.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

• Four years of research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or
• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), drafts various communications with the Sponsor and/or regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor.
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals.
• May conduct in-services to floor nurses/physicians; assists in precepting new clinical research staff and educating other research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies.
• Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings.
• Schedules, coordinates, and participates in the pre-site visit and site initiation visits; coordinates study initiation. Obtains Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately.
• Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy per training and competence; monitors participants' labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents under the direction of the PI, assists with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval.
• Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process. Adheres to internal controls established for the department.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the budget development and Medicare coverage analysis.
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists PI and/or research nurse in the planning and design of source documents for protocol.
• Assists in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage.
• Incorporates directions from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocols when reviewing patient eligibility; assists in eliciting relevant data from sources outside of the hospital.
• Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): Yes

ON-CALLNote that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVELTravel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

• Four years of research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or
• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.