Coordinator, Research Data - GU Medical Oncology

　　The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

　　MISSION STATEMENT

　　The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

　　K EY FUNCTIONS

　　ADMINISTRATIVE

　　• Assists with internal quality assurance audits of clinical research group processes related to data management and the adherence to relevant departmental policies.

　　• May be asked to provide coverage for key functions and/or at relevant meetings for the research team.

　　Assists in data management organization of assigned protocols:

　　• Responsible for accurate and timely retrieval of information from electronic record, chart, outside facility, and/or phone call. Requires ability to gather relevant information and determine the appropriate information to report.

　　• Maintains knowledge of industry protocol databases and electronic applications as assigned. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications, departmental electronic data systems, and institutional research databases.

　　• Consults with principal investigator (PI) regarding ongoing clinical trial assignments. Works closely with clinical studies coordinator and research nurse to ensure consistency between protocol database and source documentation; includes generating written queries for missing/deficient source documentation and assisting clinical studies coordinator and research nurse as needed with obtaining patient charts and outside documents and completing study-related forms

　　Assists in analysis of clinical research information of assigned protocols:

　　• Schedules and participates in documentation of communication with patients

　　• Generates reports and spreadsheets from database, as needed.

　　• Communicate with trial sponsors to request financial reimbursement pre-authorization for patients consented to a trial, as needed.

　　MAINTAINS A LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

　　• Attends appropriate departmental meetings and institutional continuing education programs

　　• Plans, designs, and conducts complex professional and ancillary education sessions to ensure dissemination of new information and policies.

　　• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills when contacting other institutions, patients and agencies (i.e. NCI, pharmaceutical companies, sponsoring agencies, etc.) by phone, email and/or face to face interactions. Assimilates pertinent information in order to compose written correspondence.

　　• Maintains working knowledge of current Code of Federal Regulation and Good Clinical Practice guidelines as well as a comprehensive understanding of the research trial process, including but not limited to eligibility and disease processes.

　　• Other duties as assigned.

　　Education Required - 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: 165064

　　Employment Status: Full-Time

　　Employee Status: Regular

　　Work Week: Days

　　Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,000

　　Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000

　　Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,000

　　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

　　Science Jobs: Yes

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