Research Specialist I (Clinical Research)

Location: Houston, Texas; the position reports to IBT in downtown Houston, with the employee located at a private clinical office in Corpus Christi, Texas. On-site work may include weekends, work outside normal hours, and travel as required.

Salary: $3,750 per month minimum.

Company

Texas A&M Health is an academic health center supporting transformative education, innovative research, and team-based healthcare delivery.

What you will do

• Compile, review, summarize, and analyze clinical research data and metadata, including projections, tests, observations, and scientific measurements.
• Collect samples and measurements, process and track research specimens, and maintain clinical trial data collection systems.
• Support participant screening, recruitment, retention, scheduling, enrollment tracking, follow-up, and protocol compliance.
• Enter study data into electronic databases and EMR systems while maintaining participant confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain regulatory binders, research records, study documentation, participant materials, and training materials.
• Support sponsor monitoring visits, audits, inspections, publications, proposals, purchasing, inventory tracking, and grant invoice processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant research field.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, and human subject protections.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, organize work, maintain attention to detail, and collaborate with research personnel.
• Familiarity with laboratory or technical equipment and the ability to work on-site, including occasional weekends or after-hours work.

Nice to have

• Experience in a physician practice, hospital, oncology clinic, or other healthcare environment.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems and regulatory documentation.
• Current CITI Human Subjects Protection training certification or the ability to obtain it after hire.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid annual holidays, monthly sick leave, and paid vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs, wellness resources, and professional development through LinkedIn Learning, webinars, and conference support.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for degree completion.
• Grant-funded position; continued employment may depend on future funding.

Hiring process

• Applications must include complete application data or a complete resume.
• Employment is contingent upon credential verification and a criminal history investigation.