Senior Research Data Coordinator - LBJ Hospital

UT MD Anderson has the nation’s largest cancer clinical trials program enrolling patients in Texas and beyond through our Cancer Network® partners across the country. UT MD Anderson is devoted to the needs and protection of all those participating in or conducting clinical research while maintaining high ethical standards and compliance with all regulatory policies. The Division of Clinical Research provides infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical research. The Senior Research Data Coordinator provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of clinical trials at Lyndon B Johnson (LBJ) Hospital in the Harris Health System. The ideal Senior Research Coordinator brings demonstrated experience managing data across multiple clinical trials, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. This position offers a minimum salary of $24.28 per hour, a midpoint of $30.29 per hour, and a maximum of $36.30 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. The work location: Lyndon B Johnson Hospital (LBJ) The typical work schedule: Hybrid 8:00am–4:30pm Why Us? Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Research Data Collection and Documentation Processing Review and interpret protocol-specific guidelines and data management procedures. Develop and maintain systems for collecting protocol data across multiple databases. Enter protocol-specific data into research databases accurately and timely. Abstract patient demographics and clinical data from the electronic medical record. Review data forms for completeness and resolve missing or inconsistent information. Issue data queries and communicate data revisions to physicians and research staff. Train research staff on database utilization and data management processes. Maintain screening logs and patient tracking systems. Protocol Administration Support annual protocol reviews, updates, and report generation. Identify potential study candidates and screen for protocol eligibility. Participate in the informed consent process and register subjects in OnCore CTMS. Collect real-time specimens and coordinate courier services per protocol schedules. Schedule and conduct start-up meetings for multi-center research teams. Review new protocols for data management requirements. Collaborate with physicians and study teams on regulatory and financial tasks. Maintain patient milestone logs to support reconciliation and reimbursement. Document study-specific information accurately in the patient medical record. Assist with follow-up appointments and patient communication. Professionalism, Training, and Operational Support Adhere to departmental and institutional clinical research policies and procedures. Participate in continuing education and departmental meetings. Utilize Microsoft Office and departmental electronic data systems proficiently. Design and deliver training for clinical research staff. Propose and implement process improvements and standard operating procedures. Train and mentor new study coordinators and data coordinators. Communicate missing or incomplete data to principal investigators promptly. Coordinate specimen handling, storage, shipping, and transportation per protocol. Independently manage multiple minimal-risk research protocols. EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree WORK EXPERIENCE Required: Four years related experience or no experience required with preferred degree Preferred: Prior experience with managing data for multiple clinical trials. 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 113.001(2) 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: 181096 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,500 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr