Senior Research Coordinator

The Senior Research Coordinator at University Hospital in San Antonio, TX, supports the Clinical Research Director by coordinating research proposals, managing data systems, and improving departmental efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, three years of research experience, and knowledge of federal regulations. Responsibilities include developing processes, resolving issues, and fostering interdepartmental relationships.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Research Coordinator supports the Clinical Research Director through coordination, monitoring, and education of processes required for Research Proposals within the University Health. Uses inductive reasoning to identify important categories in research protocols and data collection. Conceptualizes, designs, organizes and maintains a data management system to provide the necessary reporting mechanisms and means in which to analyze the operations of daily, monthly, and annual timeline and operation workload data. Develops processes and prepares policies to improve overall department efficiency to continue the growth of research proposal review and monitoring. Anticipates and resolves issues related to research protocols and operations. Delivers and manages process implementation to accomplish effective cooperative relationships to support the growing multifaceted relationships across departments.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree is required, Masters Degree preferred. A minimum of three years' experience working within a research environment is required. A working knowledge of research methods and knowledge of federal regulations regarding human subject research is required. Must be an Intermediate level user of Microsoft Access and Excel. Expertise in applying for research protocols, budgeting, program planning, and evaluation is preferred. Exercises mature judgment and discretion in any confidential or sensitive matters.