Coordinator, Research Data

Research Data Coordinator - Lymphoma Observational & Translational Research Group

Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide exceptional patient-facing research care and clinical data abstraction for the Lymphoma Observational & Translational Research (LOTR) program within the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma. The incumbent is detail-oriented, passionate about clean and quality data, and works successfully with limited oversight while providing detailed lymphoma clinical data abstraction for standard of care research initiatives and is knowledgeable about proper human subject research guidelines.

Job Specific Competencies

• Clinical Research Support (45%)

• Perform informed consent procedures for minimal risk research protocols in accordance with institutional policies and research guidelines; and provide patients with adequate education to consider enrollment in research studies for which they meet enrollment criteria

• Assist patients in completing study questionnaires and other study procedures.
• Screen for and identify patients based on protocol eligibility and exclusion criteria.

Data Entry (45%)

• Gain a very detailed understanding of lymphoma disease, treatments, biomarkers, and clinical prognostics.
• Accurately interpret and record disease-specific and outcomes data from clinician notes, patient scans, laboratory values, pathology reports, and other clinical documentation from the EMR into study databases.
• Record outcomes of study visits with patients into study databases and complete required documentation for enrolled subjects according to protocol and institutional research guidelines

Translational Research Support (10%)

• Screen for and identify standard of care biospecimen collections needed for research.
• Collect and distribute research biospecimens to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Enter order requests within the institutional Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and ensure research supplies are available to clinical staff for successful collections.
• Coordinate with clinical trial teams to assist with sample collection.
• Process biospecimen samples in a laboratory setting as needed.

Onsite Presence: 100% onsite

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Strong preference - Bachelor's degree in a basic science.

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

Experience Preferred - Prior experience working with patients or some level of patient interaction for at least 6 months.

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 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 176421
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No