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MD Anderson Cancer Center

<div>The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join the Enterprise Data Engineering &amp; Analytics Department, a team dedicated to operationalizing critical data and analytics for digital business initiatives. The Principal Data Engineer plays a pivotal role in delivering scalable, governed, and high-quality data solutions through the Context Engine framework, working collaboratively with institutional stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making. The Principal Data Engineer is responsible for leading complex end-to-end data engineering efforts, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, and improving time-to-solution for analytics initiatives.<br>
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. At UT MD Anderson, the Principal Data Engineer contributes to advancing the organization's mission by transforming data into actionable insights that support clinical, operational, and research excellence. The Principal Data Engineer partners across IT and institutional teams to deliver impactful analytics solutions that improve outcomes for patients and stakeholders.<br>
The ideal candidate will have a preferred Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field, along with extensive experience in enterprise data engineering and analytics delivery. Ideal experience includes deep familiarity with Epic systems, SAP Web Intelligence, Power BI, and data modeling tools such as Caboodle and Clarity, along with strong experience in clinical reporting and analytics use cases.<br>
Minimum $146,500 - Midpoint $183,000 - Maximum $219,500<br>
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Why Us?<br>
At UT MD Anderson, the Principal Data Engineer plays a critical role in advancing enterprise analytics and enabling innovative data solutions that directly support patient care, research, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact data initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the institution. Team members benefit from a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to a mission-driven organization.<br>
<ul><li>Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, and disability insurance.</li><li>Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.</li><li>Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.</li></ul>
Responsibilities<br>
Data Engineering - End-to-End Solution Delivery:<br>
<ul><li>Lead, communicate, and participate in end-to-end solution delivery across the Context Engine framework</li><li>Integrate data governance processes across ingestion, ingress, egress, curation, transformation, modeling, and visualization</li><li>Build and manage data pipelines supporting data flow from acquisition to consumption for defined use cases</li><li>Incorporate metadata management, data provenance, security, and data quality processes into pipelines</li><li>Manage stakeholder relationships and proactively communicate priorities and delivery timelines</li><li>Drive data requirements to ensure solutions meet business needs beyond initial requests</li><li>Implement complex analytics deliverables including reports, metrics, dashboards, extracts, and visualizations</li><li>Perform complex data analysis, testing, and problem solving using SQL and NoSQL technologies</li><li>Collaborate with data engineers to support enterprise integration and institutional data strategies</li></ul>
Standards, Testing &amp; System Maintenance:<br>
<ul><li>Manage adherence to standard operating procedures and institutional policies for data and analytics delivery</li><li>Ensure build standards are met, including governance oversight and approvals</li><li>Prepare documentation for enhancements and new technology implementations</li><li>Execute and monitor change control processes, including audits where applicable</li><li>Perform and oversee quality control, testing, and peer review of analytics solutions</li><li>Manage system updates and releases for assigned analytics modules</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and best practices</li><li>Participate in after-hours application support and downtime procedures</li></ul>
Educate and Train:<br>
<ul><li>Lead and train stakeholders on data pipelining and data preparation techniques</li><li>Develop and implement training plans for Context Engine tools and systems</li><li>Deliver institutional, departmental, and one-on-one training sessions</li><li>Mentor and guide less experienced team members through coaching and knowledge transfer</li><li>Serve as liaison with customers and OneIS to deliver effective technical solutions</li></ul>
OneIS Collaboration and Culture:<br>
<ul><li>Deliver innovative, sustainable IT solutions aligned with organizational goals</li><li>Promote trust, respect, and collaboration with customers and team members</li><li>Build productive partnerships across teams and stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrate commitment to excellence and continuous improvement</li></ul><br>
<b>
EDUCATION</b><br>
<ul><li>
Required: Bachelor's Degree</li><li>
Preferred: Master's Degree Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related.</li></ul><br>
<b>
WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
<ul><li>
Required: 7 years Relevant information technology experience. or</li><li>
Required: 5 years Experience with preferred degree.</li><li>
May substitute required education with years of related experience on a one to one basis.</li><li>
Preferred: Ten years of Epic experience, 5 years of clinical experience, expertise in reporting on Unplanned Readmissions, expert in SAP Web Intelligence, Power BI, and Epic tools; Radar Dashboards and Slicer Dicer.</li><li>
Preferred Certification: Caboodle Data Model, Clarity Data Model-Clinical.
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Required: EPIC - EPIC Certification Must obtain at least one Epic Data Model certification (Clinical, Access, or Revenue) issued by Epic. within 180 Days</li></ul><br>
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.<br>
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This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.<br>
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It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html<br>
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Additional Information
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<ul><li>Requisition ID: 181480
</li><li>Employment Status: Full-Time
</li><li>Employee Status: Regular
</li><li>Work Week: Days
</li><li>Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
</li><li>Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 183,000
</li><li>Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 219,500
</li><li>FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
</li><li>Fund Type: Hard
</li><li>Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
</li><li>Pivotal Position: Yes
</li><li>Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
</li><li>Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
</li></ul><br>
#LI-Remote</div>

Principal Data Engineer

Region 4 Education Service Center

<div><p><b>Title: </b>Regional Principal Development Coach
</p><p><b>Classification: </b>Admin/Prof
</p><p><b>Exemption Status/Test: </b>Exempt/Professional
</p><p><b>Job Grade: </b>3
</p><p><b>Department: </b>Educator Development
</p><p><b>Reports To: </b>Assistant Director<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Job Goal:
</b></p><p>Improve and enhance principal certification candidates&rsquo; leadership skills and ability to navigate challenges through ongoing coaching and feedback. This position requires daily travel throughout the Region 4 area.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Education
</b></p><p>Master&rsquo;s degree<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Certification
</b></p><div><ul><li>Texas teaching certificate
</li></ul>Principal or Mid-Management certificate<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b>Experience
</b></p><div><ul><li>One year of experience as an assistant principal or principal in a traditional district/charter school
</li></ul>Experience in mentoring or coaching school leaders to enhance their leadership effectiveness<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b>Special Knowledge and Skills
</b></p><div><ul><li>Exemplary written and oral communication skills as demonstrated in an ability to write reports.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) leadership, candidates, and other stakeholders.
</li></ul></div><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p>Experience with the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) and performance-based assessments such as the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL)<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Major Responsibilities </b>:<br>
</p><p></p><div><ul><li>Lead Educator Development efforts to implement PASL in the principal certification program practicum. Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis concerning PASL and consequential implementation of performance-based assessments as directed by the TEA.
</li></ul><ul><li>Work with the Regional Coordinator II - Advanced Certification Support in the advanced certification program, the Educator Certification Specialist, and district personnel to support aspiring principals&rsquo; success in the practicum and on performance-based assessments (PASL) conducted in the field.
</li></ul><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for principal certification candidates, mentors, and school based administrators. Maintain current knowledge of state certification regulations and ensure program compliance with TAC in all aspects of the practicum and performance-based assessments such as PASL.
</li></ul><ul><li>Anticipate and address field-based issues with high responsiveness and follow through.
</li></ul><ul><li>Execute the program practicum component, including candidate support and field supervision in compliance with TAC, and communication with participating school systems.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist the Certification Specialist in executing the program approval of and standard certificates in compliance with TAC and program policy.
</li></ul><ul><li>Continuously and effectively communicate with program participants, course instructors, and staff regarding the importance and steps for completing all practicum requirements for becoming certified, including PASL.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support the advanced certification team in integrating PASL requirements into coursework.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support Region 4 policy and keep records for determining when a program participant is eligible to receive PASL approval. Manage permissions related to taking the PASL.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support program participants who still need to pass the PASL or receive any condition codes through coaching, tutoring, and resubmission. Manage the resubmission process.
</li></ul><ul><li>Communicate with the Certification Specialist to support PASL data management and compliance. Support PASL data gathering and analyses and be accountable for the success of program participants in performance assessments. Assist with reporting program performance data to the TEA and Region 4 ESC leadership.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain the Region 4 Education Service Center status, under the state accountability system for educator preparation programs, as &ldquo;Accredited&rdquo; through data reporting and compliance with program state and federal requirements.
</li></ul><ul><li>Engage in semi-annual program advisory committee meetings that ensure stakeholder participation and base support.
</li></ul><ul><li>Address program participants&rsquo; programmatic issues related to the principal certification practicum. Participate in information sessions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist with audits and compliance with local, state, and national standards.
</li></ul><ul><li>Engage in relevant professional development to maintain evidence-based practices in the principal certification program practicum.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable grant that directly or indirectly supports this position.
</li></ul></div><p><b>S </b><b>upervision/Personnel Management
</b></p><p>None<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Demands:
</b></p><p>Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.</p></div>

Regional Principal Development Coach

Baylor College of Medicine

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Department of Neonatology at Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Research Coordinator I. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity for someone interested in clinical research, with a focus on neonatal care. The Research Coordinator I will assist in coordinating research studies, collecting and managing data, and supporting study investigators, while working under supervision to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers valuable experience in neonatal research and is ideal for candidates looking to develop skills in a clinical research environment.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Department of Neonatology at Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital is dedicated to improving outcomes for critically ill newborns through cutting-edge research and clinical care. Our studies focus on areas such as neonatal nutrition, respiratory support innovations, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and interventions for preterm and low-birth-weight infants.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is located within the Neonatology Department at Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting to coordinate and support impactful clinical research studies.</p><p></p><p><br>
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. They should excel in written and verbal communication, work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and exhibit a passion for clinical research in neonatal care.</p><p></p><div><br>
Internal candidates with laboratory experience and an interest in clinical research are strongly encouraged to apply.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><p>
Performs research coordination and administrative duties to support the successful execution of clinical research studies in neonatology, contributing to the department&rsquo;s mission of advancing neonatal care through innovative research.</p><p>
50% - Study Coordination and Regulatory Compliance</p><ul><li>
Assist in coordinating neonatal clinical research studies focusing on conditions such as preterm birth, neonatal respiratory support, and neonatal nutrition, under the supervision of senior research coordinators or principal investigators.</li><li>
Help prepare and submit study-related documents, including protocols, consent forms, and regulatory submissions (e.g., IRB applications), ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.</li><li>
Monitor and report on study progress, including patient recruitment, data collection, and adherence to study protocols, with guidance and oversight from senior staff.</li><li>
Maintain organized study files, ensuring accurate documentation of study activities, regulatory submissions, and communications for potential audits.</li><li>
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including NICU nurses, neonatologists, and research faculty, to support study execution and troubleshoot minor issues as they arise.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
30% - Data Collection and Management</p><ul><li>
Collect, manage, and track data related to neonatal participants, such as clinical outcomes, lab results, and vital signs, under supervision.</li><li>
Input study data into specialized neonatal research databases (e.g., REDCap), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to HIPAA regulations.</li><li>
Assist with data quality checks to identify discrepancies or inconsistencies, escalating any concerns to senior staff for review and resolution.</li><li>
Perform basic statistical analysis or data entry as directed by senior team members, ensuring that all data collected is validated and meets study requirements.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
10% - Participant and Family Interaction</p><ul><li>
Assist in recruiting neonatal patients and obtaining informed consent from parents or guardians for participation in research studies, following ethical guidelines and with oversight.</li><li>
Coordinate scheduling for study visits in collaboration with families and NICU staff to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and study protocol adherence.</li><li>
Provide compassionate support to families, answering basic questions about the research process and addressing concerns, with guidance from senior team members when necessary.</li><li>
Work with NICU staff to facilitate smooth study visits and ensure that clinical care is not interrupted during research procedures.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
10% - Administrative and Team Support</p><ul><li>
Support senior research coordinators and principal investigators with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining study calendars, and preparing documentation for audits or monitoring visits.</li><li>
Coordinate with other hospital departments (e.g., NICU nursing, pharmacy, laboratory services) to ensure smooth execution of study protocols and foster interdepartmental communication for study efficiency.</li><li>
Performs other job duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
High School diploma or GED.</li><li>
Three years of relevant experience.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Health Sciences, Public Health, or related disciplines).</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li><li>
Experience with research data management systems such as REDCap or Epic.</li><li>
Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, IRB submissions, and HIPAA compliance.</li><li>
Familiarity with clinical research processes.</li><li>
Strong preference for candidates with prior laboratory experience or interest in lab-responsibilities</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Work Authorization Requirement:</b></p><p><b>
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.</b> Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.</p><p></p><p><br>
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.</p></div>

Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics - Newborn

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) seeks a highly qualified individual with a PhD and postdoctoral experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Medical Informatics or Equivalent Field. The Assistant Professor &ndash; Data Scientist would serve as scientific lead with Dr. Ravi Ghanta, overseeing the Department of Surgery ATLAS AI program to develop innovative AI applications in surgery and healthcare. The work spans AI applications in healthcare including machine vision, robotics, image analysis, natural language processing, and predictive modeling.</p><p></p><p><br>
Under this role, the Assistant Professor will work with a team of post-doctoral computer scientists and engineers on NIH-funded research projects. The Assistant Professor is expected to oversee data engineering of electronic health data for machine learning applications, interoperability with electronic health record (EHR) systems, and evaluation of algorithm predictive performance. The Assistant Professor will interact directly with postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and medical students.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Oversee and coordinate logistics and execution of various research projects.</li><li>
Manage project progress and execution of project goals and milestones.</li><li>
Plan and direct research experiments.</li><li>
Organize, evaluate, and analyze data with other researchers.</li><li>
Develop research techniques and perform applications required for specific research projects.</li><li>
Conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.</li><li>
Document results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.</li><li>
Supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of the research team involved in multiple research projects.</li><li>
Write progress reports, manuscripts and grant proposals.</li><li>
Lead clinical studies and participate in research involving human subjects. Interact directly with clinicians, surgeons, and pathologists to fulfill the aims of the research projects.</li><li>
Supervise research staff including graduate and undergraduate students.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Ph.D. in computer science, data science, medical informatics, or related field.</li><li>
Successful track record of collaboration with clinical investigators and in interdisciplinary teams; accomplished academic record sufficient to fulfill criteria for an assistant professor level faculty appointment at Baylor College of Medicine.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><br>
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.</p></div><p></p>

Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence and Data Scientist

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator II position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of research protocols as well as assessing and determining qualification of patients for research studies. Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for ensuring accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants, gathering patient data for clinical research activities via methods specified in the study protocol and performs general administrative duties supporting the study.
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b><br>
Exempt<br>
<br>
<b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Four years of research experience
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Preferred</b><ul><li>
CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) <b>or</b></li><li>
CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)
</li></ul><br>
<b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>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
</li><li>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
</li><li>Ability to work independently
</li><li>Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
</li>Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), drafts various communications with the Sponsor and/or regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor.
</li><li>Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul><br>
<b>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy per training and competence; monitors participants&rsquo; labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.
</li></ul><br>
<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
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.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul><br>
<b>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Assists with the budget development and Medicare coverage analysis.
</li><li>Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Assists PI and/or research nurse in the planning and design of source documents for protocol.
</li><li>Assists in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage.
</li><li>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.
</li>Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b><li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>ON-CALL*</b><br>
<li><ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i><li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Four years of research experience
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Preferred</b><ul><li>
CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) <b>or</b></li>
CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Company Profile:</b></p><p>
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&amp;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.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Research Coordinator II

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2></div><div><div>
The Texas Children&rsquo;s Cancer and Hematology Centers (TXCH) Research Coordinator II is responsible for supporting the implementation and coordination of day-to-day activities for clinical research protocols across various oncology teams. This role helps ensure accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and the safety of study participants. The Research Coordinator II also serves as a liaison among study participants, investigators, sponsors, and other healthcare professionals involved in research and patient care.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><div><p><b>
Supports daily operations for a research study or clinical trial</b></p><ul><li>
Consults with the Principal Investigator (PI) and providers regarding research data.</li><li>
Assists the PI and/or providers with study patient enrollment.</li><li>
Interviews, screens, and recruits patients for therapeutic and non-therapeutic studies; performs the informed consent process for biology, procurement, and registry studies; and explains processes and procedures to educate participants about the research study.</li><li>
Collects patient information through direct interviews, questionnaires, and chart abstraction; processes documents and enters information into databases or case report forms (CRFs).</li><li>
Collaborates with study teams and physicians to determine patient eligibility for research protocols.</li><li>
May schedule research participants for tests and procedures (e.g., laboratory tests, X-rays, and other protocol-specific studies) and retrieves and submits results to appropriate parties.</li><li>
Works with multiple departments to coordinate diagnostic procedures.</li><li>
Assists with site selection and site initiation visits by coordinating schedules with external monitors and internal departments.</li><li>
Collects, evaluates, enters, and tracks research data.</li><li>
Collects research patient information (e.g., medical history, lab results) from the electronic medical record (EMR).</li><li>
Maintains accurate source documentation and CRFs in compliance with study protocols.</li><li>
Reviews research orders in Epic/Beacon with providers to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Submits data, study documents, and/or reports to regulatory agencies</b></p><ul><li>
Submits accurate research data via CRFs to external entities in a timely manner.</li><li>
Provides prompt and appropriate responses to sponsor data requests or queries.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Assists with completion of protocol-specific documents</b></p><ul><li>
Monitors protocol compliance and communicates deviations, errors, or incomplete documentation appropriately.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Establishes study files and prepares study-related documentation</b></p><ul><li>
Creates and maintains research charts.</li><li>
Updates internal and external databases in accordance with departmental, sponsor, and study requirements.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Collects samples from participants</b></p><ul><li>
Collects, processes, ships, and maintains documentation for blood and/or biological specimens according to study protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Performs other job-related duties as assigned</b></p><ul><li>
May order supplies and equipment.</li><li>
May perform neurocognitive testing.</li><li>
Seeks guidance from the Clinical Research Manager for additional assignments.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
% of Time Spent on Duties</b></h3><ul><li>
30% &ndash; Informed consent and patient recruitment</li><li>
20% &ndash; Biological sample management</li><li>
20% &ndash; Data abstraction</li><li>
15% &ndash; Data management and query resolution</li><li>
10% &ndash; Research document completion (e.g., CRFs, study logs, internal reports)</li><li>
5% &ndash; Research chart organization</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Performs other job duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.</li><li>
One year of relevant experience.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Requires effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Requires proficiency with computers, internet and Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>
May require experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.</li><li>
May require the ability to understand and implement patient studies and protocols.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Work Authorization Requirement:</b></p><p><b>
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.</b> Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.</p><p></p><p><br>
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.</p></div>

Research Coordinator II - Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Clinical Research

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, implements, and supports enterprise software solutions that enable core academic and administrative business functions. This role partners with functional stakeholders, analysts, and technical team members to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable applications, integrations, and data solutions. The position is responsible for leading complex development efforts, troubleshooting production issues, improving system performance, and promoting software engineering best practices throughout the application life cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack and integration experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team standards, operational stability, and continuous improvement. Experience as a QA Engineer or in software quality assurance is a plus.</p><p></p><p><br>
Leads the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, database objects, and supporting technical components used by institutional departments and end users. Works closely with business stakeholders, project leads, and cross-functional IT teams to analyze requirements, define technical approaches, estimate effort, and deliver solutions that align with operational priorities and compliance expectations. Performs code reviews, refactoring, unit/integration testing, deployment support, and root-cause analysis for incidents and defects; ensures solutions are reliable, secure, documented, and supportable in production. Optimizes existing systems through performance tuning, automation, and process improvement, while helping reduce support backlog and improve service responsiveness for a large portfolio of business-critical applications.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role supports business-critical institutional systems and requires a balance of strong technical execution, independent problem-solving, and customer-focused collaboration. The position regularly works on complex enhancements, production support, system integrations, and modernization initiatives that affect multiple departments and end users. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maintain high standards for quality, security, and documentation. Candidates with experience in enterprise application support, data-sensitive environments, and cross-functional teamwork will be especially well-suited for this position.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Design and develop web applications, services, and integrations supporting academic, student, and administrative business processes.</li><li>
Build and maintain REST APIs, scheduled jobs, background services, and data exchange processes with internal and third-party systems.</li><li>
Develop and support database objects including stored procedures, views, functions, scripts, and data validation processes.</li><li>
Troubleshoot application defects, integration failures, and production incidents; identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes.</li><li>
Participate in requirements gathering, solution design sessions, sprint/release planning, and effort estimation for assigned work.</li><li>
Maintain technical documentation including system design notes, support procedures, deployment instructions, and code comments.</li><li>
Ensure solutions follow institutional standards for security, privacy, data stewardship, and change management.</li><li>
Collaborate with analysts, DBAs, infrastructure teams, QA resources, and vendors to deliver and support end-to-end solutions.</li><li>
Support after-hours deployments or incident response activities when required for critical systems.</li><li>
Perform other job related duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree. Four years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement.</li><li>
Four years of relevant experience.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications and Skills</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.</li><li>
A minimum of 4+ years of professional experience in software development and support.</li><li>
Experience with C#, .NET Core / ASP.NET Web API / MVC SQL Server, T-SQL, query optimization, REST API development and integrations.</li><li>
Experience with debugging and resolving production issues in enterprise environments.</li><li>
Experience working with QA engineers and structured testing processes.</li><li>
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in production environments.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large application portfolio.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Work Authorization Requirement:</b></p><p><b>
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.</b> Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.</p><p></p><p><br>
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.</p></div>

Senior Software Engineering and Programming Associate (Full Stack / QA)

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