Research Specialist I (Clinical Research)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas; the employee will work at a private clinical office in Corpus Christi and report to IBT in downtown Houston, Texas. Weekend and after-hours work may be required, with travel as needed.

Salary: $3,750 per month.

Company

Texas A&M Health is an academic health center comprising colleges, centers, and institutes focused on health education, research, and team-based healthcare delivery.

What you will do

• Compile, review, summarize, and analyze clinical research data and metadata; compute projections and perform tests.
• Collect samples and scientific 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 HIPAA compliance and participant confidentiality.
• Prepare study materials, regulatory binders, research records, and documentation for sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Support research publications, funding proposals, project financial accounts, laboratory purchasing, inventory tracking, and staff training.

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, human subject protections, and research protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, electronic medical record systems, and applicable computer software.
• Ability to multitask, organize work, communicate effectively, collaborate, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work onsite in Corpus Christi, Texas, including possible weekends and after-hours.

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, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance.
• Texas A&M contributions toward employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• Paid holidays, monthly paid sick leave, and paid vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, webinars, conference support, educational release time, and tuition assistance.
• Health and wellness programs, including free exercise programs and release time.

Hiring process

• Submit complete application data or attach a complete resume.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.