Summary:

The primary purpose of the Research Data Coordinator position is to provide patient care services and data management for minimal risk trials and clinical trials. Coordinates activities for the implementation of research studies, including the preparation of study material, participant recruitment, and data collection. Performs general duties related to the maintenance of research studies that require judgement and initiative.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Protocol Specific Tasks

• Coordinates PI initiated studies and sponsored studies by drug companies and FDA.

• Assesses patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review in the outpatient and inpatient settings for minimal risk studies.

• Assesses patients in the inpatient/outpatient clinical setting for follow up appointments per protocol requirements.

• Acts as liaison with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.

• Effectively conducts screening for eligibility, consenting, and following patient for minimal risk studies.

• Responsible for the procurement of biological sample including tissue and blood and delivery of all samples to laboratory for processing and shipment to external sponsor as applicable.

• Ensures strict adherence to safety guidelines and use appropriate sterile techniques for obtaining samples.

• Ensures research studies are properly managed as detailed in function & instructed by PI.

• Track's protocol related labs, responses, & research tests.

• Responsible for acting as a back-up to other research data coordinators.

• Visually reviews data for correctness and edits as necessary with oversight.

• Demonstrates competence in key aspects of data collection and data entry incorporating institutional guidelines.

Data Coordination

• Track and maintain records of recruitment and participation.

• Register participant in institutional database.

• Maintain confidential study files and records in an organized and secure manner, including participant contact information, consent forms, data code sheets, and other relevant materials.

• Extensive use of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word and research programs such as Epic and Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).

Training and Development

• Keep current concerning research, oncology, and data management issues through reading, attending meetings and in-services

• Attends departmental research meetings and conferences

• Provides professional and ancillary staff education concerning research protocols by presenting in-services to departmental staff as needed.

• Provides accurate information as requested to the multidisciplinary team

• Completes all mandatory institutional training requirements

Deadlines

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue

Exposure to Radiation

Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

Patient Contact

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Frequent 34-66%

Rarely1-2%

Occasionally 11-33%

Constant 67-100%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Carrying

Keyboarding

Lifting

Pushing/Pulling

Reaching

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Frequent 34-66%

Constant 67-100%

Frequent 34-66%

Frequent 34-66%

Frequent 34-66%

Frequent 34-66%

Frequent 34-66%

Constant 67-100%

5-10 lbs

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5-10 lbs

5-10 lbs

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Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

Preferred Experience:

Clinical trial experience, understanding clinical research protocol, database entry/management experience, Deep 6, SlicerDicer, REDCap, OnCore, highly organized, clear, consistent and thorough communication verbally and written (email and study documentation), team player.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid Schedule. This individual must be willing to come onsite as needed for non remote study activities such as consenting, in person assessments, PI/ team meetings, etc.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 164334

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,000

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Soft

• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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