Senior Research Nurse - Sarcoma Medical Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Research Nurse in UT MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Sarcoma Medical Oncology department contributes to the growth of the Sarcoma Clinical Research Program. The role manages complex oncology clinical trials, supports patient participation in research, and ensures regulatory compliance and operational quality. The nurse collaborates with principal investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to advance cancer treatments while upholding patient safety, research integrity, and patient-centered care. The position manages research protocols and patient participation, collects and analyzes clinical research data, provides protocol-specific clinical support, and maintains regulatory compliance and quality assurance. It also includes educating and mentoring staff, supporting professional development, presenting research findings, and performing supervisory functions as necessary. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stated annual salary range is $89,000 minimum, $111,000 midpoint, and $133,000 maximum.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Two years of registered nurse experience.
Current Texas State Professional Nursing License (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and protocol compliance.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple studies independently in a fast-paced environment while mentoring staff and supporting patient-centered research.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; a Master’s degree in Nursing is also preferred.
Three years of oncology clinical research experience.
Experience managing Phase I–III clinical trials, informed consent processes, adverse event reporting, and regulatory documentation.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by the patient care area.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, as required by the patient care area.

Responsibilities

Manage research protocols in collaboration with principal investigators and study sponsors.
Assess patient eligibility through interviews and medical record reviews in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinate, evaluate, and monitor patient participation throughout clinical trials.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support protocol execution and patient care.
Maintain protocol-required documentation in medical records and recruitment logs.
Develop and implement patient recruitment strategies.
Assist with protocol development, budget planning, and study design.
Serve as a liaison among sponsor institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and research teams.
Collect, evaluate, and analyze clinical research data with principal investigators.
Assess treatment responses, toxicities, and adverse drug reactions.
Report findings to principal investigators, Institutional Review Boards, and study sponsors.
Prepare protocol summary reports and assist with protocol analysis.
Use statistical and data management software to support research activities.
Design tools that facilitate data collection and analysis, create user-generated reports, and assist with statistical analysis.
Develop and maintain research databases and meet project deadlines.
Perform protocol-specific clinical tasks as required by assigned studies.
Educate patients and families about treatment management, evaluation, and follow-up during clinical trials.
Administer investigational medications according to approved nursing procedures and guidelines when required.
Collect, label, and process protocol-specific laboratory specimens.
Order protocol-related tests, consults, and procedures, and obtain pathology slides and tissue blocks as needed.
Support safe, effective, and patient-centered participation in clinical trials.
Maintain accurate, compliant, and comprehensive protocol management practices.
Identify and report issues in accordance with institutional policies, the Code of Federal Regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
Integrate regulatory policies and procedures into protocol management activities and support cross-service research activities as appropriate.
Support audit readiness and ensure protocol accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
Conduct random quality reviews of departmental research processes and support FDA readiness and operational excellence initiatives.
Educate professional and ancillary staff about research protocols through presentations and written guidance.
Provide accurate protocol information to multidisciplinary teams, consumers, and professional organizations.
Maintain current oncology and data management knowledge through professional development.
Present clinical trial findings through publications and formal presentations.
Develop and evaluate educational materials.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource for staff members.
Perform supervisory functions as necessary and advocate for the clinical research process and associated research roles.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting on 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 wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
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.