Research Specialist I (Clinical Research)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas; work is performed at a non-Texas A&M private clinical office, with reporting to the IBT location in downtown Houston. Weekend and after-hours work may be required, and travel may be necessary.

Salary: $3,750 per month minimum.

Company

Texas A&M Health is an academic health center comprising colleges, centers, and institutes focused on health education, innovative 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, measurements, and research specimens, including processing, shipping, and tracking.
• Maintain clinical trial data collection, enrollment, follow-up, protocol compliance, research records, regulatory binders, and study documentation.
• Screen participants, schedule study visits, and support participant recruitment and retention.
• Enter study data into electronic databases and EMR systems and prepare summarized results for scientific or client-focused publications.
• Support sponsor monitoring visits, audits, inspections, purchasing, grant invoice processing, and research 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, and human subject protections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, electronic medical record systems, and applicable computer software.
• Ability to multitask, collaborate, organize work, communicate effectively, and use laboratory or technical equipment.

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, equivalent certification, or the ability to obtain it after hire.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, 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, LinkedIn Learning, webinars, and limited professional development support.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for degree completion.

Hiring process

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