Coordinator, Research Data - GI Medical Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Data Coordinator supports clinical research operations in the UGI (Gastric and Esophageal) Cancer Program within the Department of GI Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The role works closely with research nurses, investigators, sponsors, and protocol patients to support clinical trial coordination, accurate data collection, protocol compliance, and efficient study execution. It contributes to research aimed at advancing treatments and improving outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Responsibilities span patient communication and appointment coordination; protocol and non-protocol data collection and management; maintenance of research records, tracking systems, and protocol binders; audit and regulatory support; monitor visit and study startup preparation; case report form completion; adverse-event and medication documentation; obtaining and reviewing outside medical records and laboratory results; specimen collection, handling, and shipment; research charge capture; and verification of protocol-related procedures and coding. The position also supports staff training and continuing education and may perform other duties as assigned. The schedule is days, with a hybrid work location requiring onsite work two days per week. The hourly pay range is $21.15 to $31.73, with a midpoint of $26.44. The position offers employer-paid medical coverage for employees working 30 or more hours per week, optional insurance coverage, paid time off and other leave, tuition assistance, wellness resources, retirement plans, and educational opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related experience, or no experience is required if the preferred degree is held.
Strong organizational and data management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience supporting clinical research studies, including clinical trial documentation, protocol management, audit preparation, data collection, and research coordination, is described as ideal.
Ability to accurately transcribe research data into case report forms with five or fewer errors per page.
Ability to satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Phlebotomy experience or willingness to complete phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate telephone communication between research nursing staff and protocol patients.
Assist with scheduling protocol-related appointments, tests, and procedures, and verify patient schedules for accuracy and timeliness.
Support research study coordination activities within the UGI Cancer Program.
Participate in continuing education, conferences, workshops, and institutional training.
Participate in formal and informal instruction of nurses and healthcare professionals regarding clinical research trials.
Coordinate and maintain systems for collecting protocol and non-protocol study data.
Maintain organized, accessible research files and records for authorized personnel, and computerize files and tracking systems for reporting and monitoring.
Review research data for accuracy and completeness and make corrections with registered nurse oversight.
Collect research information and accurately enter it into applicable databases.
Maintain tracking systems supporting study documentation and regulatory compliance.
Assist research nurses with internal and external research audits.
Review, classify, file, and purge research information according to established procedures.
Maintain schedules for timely data submissions to funding sources and internal review committees.
Develop, organize, and maintain protocol binders for active studies and keep documentation and records audit-ready.
Coordinate monitor visits for active clinical studies and assist with study startup meetings and preparation.
Prepare case report forms before monitor visits and make corrections with registered nurse oversight.
Transcribe research data into case report forms with five or fewer errors per page.
Ensure accurate documentation of serious and non-serious adverse events and concomitant medications.
Obtain outside medical records and verify that they are complete, readable, and accurate.
Review outside laboratory results for protocol-required accuracy and completeness.
Establish and maintain tracking systems for CLIA certifications and laboratory logs.
Train support staff on study coordination activities, policies, procedures, and clinical trial audit requirements.
Obtain pathology slides from outside institutions or within the organization according to institutional guidelines.
Register protocols on Tissue Station as required by institutional policy.
Collect research blood samples and tissue specimens according to protocol requirements.
Package and ship research tissue specimens to sponsors or certified laboratories using approved biological material handling procedures.
Perform research charge capture and submit research charges within 24 to 48 hours of procedures or testing.
Verify research procedures are ordered according to protocol requirements.
Verify research procedures are coded appropriately as standard of care or research-covered services based on protocol coverage analysis.
Perform phlebotomy procedures or complete required phlebotomy training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting on the first day 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, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness, fitness, 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.