Research Conflict of Interest (COI) Analyst - Office of Research Integrity

At Houston Methodist, the Research COI Analyst position is responsible for supporting Conflict of Interest (COI) and Responsible Conduct of Research functions within the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) in the Office of Research Protections (ORP), assuring timely review of research-related activities and relationships, and management of research-related conflicts of interest in compliance with regulations and policies. As a member of the Office of Research Integrity, this position will support institutional export control efforts, ensure transparency in and management of international relationships consistent with the current federal research regulatory landscape, and participate in training and compliance efforts in these areas. The Research COI Analyst position will also take an active role in the day-to-day operations of the research enterprise, collaborating with and performing administrative functions in support of various stakeholders across the Academic Institute (AI) and the Houston Methodist (HM).

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• 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

• 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

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, researchers, faculty members and other staff in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple priorities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when required

• Familiarity with electronic research management and compliance platforms

• Familiarity with enterprise data storage systems such as Box.com, AWS, and MS OneDrive

• Familiarity with electronic laboratory records systems such as LabArchives and OSF

• Familiarity with text similarity detection software such as iThenticate

• Familiarity with regulations governing federally funded research

• Experience teaching Responsible Conduct of Research or related topics

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. 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&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 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 more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.

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