We are seeking a talented individual to join the Chao Laboratory for neurogenetics and neuropsychology research at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, which is affiliated with Texas Children’s Hospital, to discover the genetic causes of childhood neurological disorders (epilepsy, autism, ADHD, and cognitive impairments), elucidate the neurocognitive and psychological impact, and discover therapeutic interventions for rare and common neurologic disorders.
The primary role of the Neurogenetics Research Coordinator I is to assist in all aspects of neurogenetics and neuropsychology human subjects research, including, but not limited to screen and enroll participants, perform data entry, maintain study and regulatory documents, review medical records and test reports, coordinate biospecimen acquisition, and ensure the organization and safety of study participants.
The coordinator should have excellent attention to detail, communication, professional, and interpersonal skills, proficiency with Excel, and be adaptable to study needs. The coordinator will work with people from many different backgrounds, including children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
There will be opportunities for career development and growth. Flexibility with occasional evenings and weekend schedules (study visits may need to be coordinated with participant hospitalizations, research conferences, or provider availabilities). Candidates will be required to provide three professional references.