Senior Research Data Coordinator

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 51,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Defined-benefit pension

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Breast Medical Oncology department seeks a Senior Research Data Coordinator to support clinical trials and research cohorts. You will manage protocols, ensure compliance, enter data into research databases, and communicate with patients and staff about protocol information and follow-up events.

This role emphasizes collaboration with investigators, data quality control, regulatory coordination, and reproducible reporting using systems like REDCap

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; four years related experience.
Preferred: experience with sponsor databases (Rave/Inform) and EDC systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with research teams to manage protocols and ensure compliance.
Collect protocol-specific information using paper and electronic databases.
Communicate protocol information and follow-ups to patients and staff.
Enter high-quality protocol and grant data into research databases.
Respond to data queries and maintain milestone logs.
Support screening and long-term survival follow-up activities.

Skills

Data coordination

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Rave

Inform

REDCap

PDMS

CORe

Job description

The Breast Medical Oncology department seeks to improve the survival of breast cancer patients, provide new knowledge through research, patient-centered clinical care, cancer prevention, and education and outreach with the ultimate goal of eliminating breast cancer.

The primary purpose of the Senior Research Data Coordinator position is to collaborate with the research team and principal investigators in managing research protocols, assuring protocol compliance, collecting protocol-specific information utilizing a computer database system and communicating with patients and staff regarding protocol information. Assist and/or coordinate regulatory, clinical and reporting aspects of numerous protocols.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with sponsor databases, such as Rave or Inform, as well as other comparable systems. Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and informed consent processes is also a plus.

Minimum $24.28/hour - Midpoint $30.29/hour - Maximum $36.30/hour

Work Location: Texas Medical Center

The typical work schedule is Hybrid; Once a week and additional based on business needs

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports groundbreaking breast cancer research by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of clinical trial data that drives scientific advancement and improves patient outcomes. The position offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with leading researchers, exposure to complex clinical studies, and a flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.

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 Data Coordination

Collaborate with research teams and principal investigators to manage research protocols and ensure protocol compliance
Collect protocol-specific information using paper and computer database systems
Communicate protocol information, survival updates, follow-ups, and outside medical record requests to patients and staff
Develop, maintain, and enter high-quality protocol and grant-related data into research databases
Respond to and resolve data queries in research databases
Maintain milestone logs for patients enrolled on assigned clinical trials
Support minimal risk studies through patient screening, registration, documentation, and long-term survival follow-up activities

Correlative Studies & Reporting

Coordinate correlative study activities, including phlebotomy, scheduling, specimen shipping, adherence tracking, and study support
Prepare scheduled status reports describing interim study data using applicable databases such as PDMS, CORe, REDCap, and sponsor databases
Collect, analyze, and manage clinical research information for assigned trials and projects
Complete case report forms and resolve associated data queries as assigned
Assist faculty with data analysis activities as needed

Sponsor & Monitor Support

Assist and communicate with sponsor clinical research associates and auditors
Schedule and prepare for monitor visits in coordination with the research team
Provide research monitors with departmental monitoring standards and expectations
Resolve database queries and outstanding action items during monitoring visits

Regulatory Coordination

Communicate verbally and in writing with internal reviewers and external agencies as required by study investigators
Coordinate and distribute study materials and correspondence to institutional, state, and federal agencies
Administer surveys and maintain survey data within appropriate databases
Collaborate with regulatory coordinators or designees on external serious adverse event reporting
Assist regulatory coordinators with preparation of audit documentation and required study materials

Training, Coverage & Professional Development

Provide coverage and operational support for other coordinators when needed
Arrange coverage and communicate responsibilities during planned absences
Attend departmental research meetings, conferences, training programs, and educational activities
Mentor newly hired research data coordinators and research staff on data entry, report generation, and project management
Serve as a resource for colleagues and share relevant regulatory updates and process improvements
Create and maintain research data coordinator orientation materials
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Four years Related experience. No experience required with preferred degree
Preferred: Experience working with sponsor databases, such as Rave or Inform, as well as other comparable systems. Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and informed consent processes is also a plus.

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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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