Summary
The primary purpose of the Coordinator of Research Data position is to coordinate and gather patient data for research studies. Serves as a liaison between the laboratory and the clinical research personnel. He/she will be responsible for coordinating laboratory sample collection/delivery/storage and data management for research protocols.
Key Functions
Monitors toxicity and response to study agent and reports to proper source (ig; research nurse, physician investigator, sponsor as requested). Must be able to visually check records and communicate findings to proper source (ig; research nurse, physician investigator, sponsor as requested). Develops and maintains system for controlling paper flow for protocols, including but not limited to, medical records, records of surgery and pathology information. Develops and maintains databases for collection of research data. Enter required data into designated data control system (i.e., case report forms, PDMS, RedCap etc). Assist with protocol updates and chart audits.
1. Assists in the collection of research samples or data as needed. This includes working with many different departments. Ability to effectively communicate with these departments in order to collect data and prevent protocol deviations or violations.
2. Ability to manage flow of auditors and/or monitors for trials as assigned. This includes oversight of the monitor visit and assurance of the completion of auditor/monitor checklists. This requires a high level of professionalism as well as organizational skills. This may includes managing appointments for the auditor and/or monitor.
3. Assist in departmental duties including Quality Assurance Rotation. This may also include assisting the Physician Investigator in projects for clinical trials presentation or publications as assigned.
4. Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
5. Other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred degree: Bachelor's degree Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required. 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 138735
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Soft
* Pivotal Position: No
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 33,200
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 49,800
* Science Jobs: Yes
Houston, TX
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