Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Sr. Clinical Studies Coordinator to support HALs and Harris Health/LBJ across Houston area sites.

The role emphasizes protocol coordination, patient-facing activities, biospecimen handling, and regulatory compliance, with travel between regional sites. You will oversee study procedures, assist with enrollment, manage biospecimens, and ensure quality assurance across multiple locations, driving efficient trial conduct and broader patient

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: Master's Degree in Public Health or related scientific field
Five years of experience in research study coordination, direct patient care, nursing, data gathering, or a related field
Or three years of required experience with a preferred degree
Previous Clinical Studies Coordinator experience; biospecimen processing and QA lab experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with research procedures across HALs and Harris Health locations
Coordinate, evaluate, and follow patients participating in clinical trial activities
Lead protocol operations, including development, implementation, and resolution of issues with PIs and sponsors
Serve as the primary contact for Texas Medical Center and Regional Research Operations staff
Coordinate daily research schedules and reconcile assessments
Monitor study activities and ensure timely completion of protocol procedures
Provide onsite research coverage across HAL and Harris Health locations as needed
Adhere to clinical trial policies, procedures, and training requirements
Assist with informed consent, patient screening, and study enrollment activities
Assess patients and verify protocol eligibility through interviews and medical record review
Communicate screening requirements and scheduling timelines to physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Schedule patient testing and maintain ongoing communication regarding study activities
Document study-related data in medical records and reports
Provide support for labor-intensive protocols and high-volume study activities
Collect or facilitate collection of biospecimens according to protocol requirements
Process, label, aliquot, pipette, transfer, and store research specimens per protocol
Ensure accurate sample collection, processing, storage, and shipment requirements are met
Maintain specimen tracking databases with high accuracy
Serve as a biospecimen status resource for investigators and sponsors
Cross-train for complex lab procedures and study activities
Ensure laboratory equipment is operational and coordinate maintenance
Coordinate certification of sponsor-provided equipment prior to use
Monitor laboratory supply inventories and assist with monthly ordering
Maintain organization and compliance within lab inventory and storage areas
Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and institutional policies
Conduct lab safety audits and maintain audit documentation
Promote hygiene and lab safety standards
Implement quality control measures to prevent missed assessments
Coordinate FDA documentation and SAE reporting
Ensure protection of human subjects per regulations
Perform QA audits of coordinators and data coordinators
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with patients and staff
Respond to inquiries, updates, and requests
Participate in meetings and training
Utilize MS Office and data systems effectively
Propose and implement process improvements and SOPs
Support preparation of reports, abstracts, posters, and sponsor submissions
Develop and deliver training for clinical research staff
Train and mentor new coordinators
Share knowledge to improve efficiency and patient experience
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Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UT MD Anderson has the nation's largest cancer clinical trials program enrolling patients in Texas and beyond through our Cancer Network® partners across the country. UT MD Anderson is devoted to the needs and protection of all those participating in or conducting clinical research while maintaining high ethical standards and compliance with all regulatory policies. The Division of Clinical Research provides infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical research.

The Sr. Clinical Studies Coordinator will serve as a shared regional research resource supporting both the Houston Area Locations (HALs) and Harris Health/LBJ. This position will travel across UT MD Anderson regional sites to provide administrative, patient-facing, and operational support for clinical trials, with a focus on, study coordination, research procedures, biospecimen collection and processing, and protocol compliance. The role will also provide flexible onsite coverage to support research operations across multiple locations, ensuring continuity of services, efficient study conduct, and expanded patient access to clinical trials throughout the regional network.

The ideal candidate will possess previous Clinical Studies Coordinator experience, extensive laboratory processing expertise, or quality assurance laboratory experience are preferred.

Minimum $32.21/hour - Midpoint $40.14/hour - Maximum $48.08/hour

Work Location: Houston Area Locations (HALs) and Harris Health/LBJ

Schedule: Onsite; scheduled travel across UT MD Anderson regional sites as required

Why Us?

UT MD Anderson offers an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking cancer research while supporting patients participating in clinical trials across multiple care locations. This role provides broad exposure to clinical research operations, biospecimen management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration, creating exceptional professional growth opportunities while advancing the institution's mission to end cancer.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Coordination & Study Oversight

Assist with research procedures across Houston Area Locations (HALs) and Harris Health locations
Coordinate, evaluate, and follow patients participating in clinical trial activities
Lead protocol operations, including development, implementation, and resolution of operational and budget issues with principal investigators and sponsors
Serve as the primary point of contact for Texas Medical Center and Regional Research Operations staff
Coordinate daily research schedules and reconcile completed protocol-required assessments
Monitor study activities and ensure timely completion of protocol procedures
Provide onsite research coverage across HAL and Harris Health locations as needed
Adhere to clinical trial policies, procedures, and departmental training requirements

Patient Care & Research Support

Assist with informed consent, patient screening, and study enrollment activities
Assess patients and verify protocol eligibility through interviews and medical record review
Communicate screening requirements and scheduling timelines to physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Schedule patient testing and maintain ongoing communication regarding study activities
Document study-related data in medical records, protocol-specific documents, and institutional reports
Provide support for labor-intensive protocols and high-volume study activities
Collect or facilitate collection of study-related biospecimens according to protocol requirements

Biospecimen Processing & Laboratory Operations

Process, label, aliquot, pipette, transfer, and store research specimens according to protocol specifications
Ensure accurate sample collection, processing, storage, and shipment requirements are met
Maintain specimen tracking databases with a high level of accuracy
Serve as a resource regarding biospecimen status for investigators and sponsors
Implement cross-training for complex laboratory processing procedures and study activities
Ensure laboratory equipment is operational and coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed
Coordinate certification of sponsor-provided equipment through the Biomedical Department prior to use
Monitor laboratory supply inventories and assist with monthly ordering processes
Maintain organization and compliance within laboratory inventory and storage areas

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and institutional policies
Conduct laboratory safety audits and maintain documentation of audit activities
Promote adherence to hygiene, infection control, and laboratory safety standards
Implement quality control measures to prevent missed protocol-required assessments
Ensure research procedures are conducted in accordance with protocol requirements
Collaborate with data personnel to ensure accurate and complete study data capture
Coordinate FDA documentation and serious adverse event reporting activities
Ensure protection of human subjects in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
Perform quality assurance audits of study coordinators and data coordinators to ensure compliance

Training, Mentoring & Professional Development

Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with patients, physicians, sponsors, and research partners
Respond promptly to study-related inquiries, database issues, protocol updates, and operational requests
Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, and continuing education activities
Utilize Microsoft Office applications and departmental electronic data systems effectively
Propose and implement process improvement projects, standard operating procedures, and operational guidelines
Support preparation of technical reports, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and sponsor submissions
Develop and deliver training sessions for clinical research staff
Train and mentor new study coordinators and data coordinators
Share knowledge and best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and patient experience across research operations
Provide your feedback on BizChat

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: Master's Degree in Public Health or related scientific field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Five years of experience in research study coordination, direct patient care, nursing, data gathering, or a related field
OR Three years of required experience with a preferred degree
Preferred: Previous Clinical Studies Coordinator, biospecimen clinical research sample processing experience is preferred. Laboratory operations experience and Quality Assurance (QA) laboratory experience is a plus.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis

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.

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.

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.