Coordinator, Research Data - Lymphoma Myeloma

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

22h

About The Position

The Research Data Coordinator supports clinical and research activities in the Lymphoma & Myeloma department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The role contributes to research studies focused on treatments and outcomes for patients with hematologic malignancies by supporting data collection, protocol compliance, sample management, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. The coordinator helps execute clinical research studies by maintaining data integrity, supporting quality assurance, coordinating with investigators and sponsors, and ensuring adherence to research protocols. The role works with physicians, research nurses, sponsors, auditors, laboratories, and internal departments to facilitate research activities and advance the department’s work on innovative cancer therapies and patient outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related work experience, or no experience if the preferred degree is held.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to maintain compliance with research requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience supporting clinical research activities, protocol management, data collection, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Monitor toxicity and patient response to study agents and report findings to research nurses, physician investigators, sponsors, and other designated parties.
Review research records and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders to support protocol compliance.
Develop and maintain tracking systems for protocol activities, patient visits, research samples, and study documentation.
Enter required protocol information into designated data control systems accurately and on time.
Generate protocol-specific reports to support research operations and data management.
Assist Physician Investigators with projects related to clinical trial presentations and publications.
Maintain complete and accurate research documentation according to protocol requirements.
Assist with management and tracking of research samples throughout the study lifecycle.
Coordinate with multiple departments to facilitate research sample collection and data gathering.
Communicate with internal stakeholders to support protocol compliance and minimize protocol deviations or violations.
Support toxicity reporting requirements related to research protocols.
Participate in departmental Quality Assurance Rotation activities and assist with quality assurance processes.
Coordinate and manage the flow of auditors and monitors assigned to research studies.
Provide support during monitor and auditor visits and ensure completion of visit checklists and related documentation.
Coordinate appointments, schedules, and logistics for monitors and auditors.
Maintain professional interactions with sponsors, investigators, monitors, auditors, and research staff.
Collaborate with research nurses, physician investigators, sponsors, laboratories, and operational departments.
Facilitate stakeholder communication to support accurate data collection and protocol adherence.
Support departmental research operations through coordination and information sharing.
Help identify and resolve issues that may affect protocol compliance or study workflow.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for paid time off and an Extended Illness Bank.
Paid holidays and other leave options.
Wellness and childcare benefits.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.