MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers is Hiring a Research Data Coordinator Health Services Research Near United States, TX
The purpose of this position is to assist with implementing behavioral health research interventions.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Research Intervention implementation Recruit, screen, and track participants. Conduct telephonic and in-person interviews and assessments with participants. Organize and prepare study materials.
Data Entry: Enter participant data in institutional databases and perform basic data management tasks. Extensive use of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word and data collection software such as Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is required.
Engagement: Interact and build relationships with professionals at MD Anderson, other health and medical facilities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations in the Houston metropolitan area, Harris county and surrounding counties as needed.
Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
Oral Communication - Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication.
Attention to Detail - Demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task by being attentive to all the areas.
Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility.
Team with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals.
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EDUCATION: Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE: Required: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.
Preferred: Experience in behavioral or social science research or in a scientific or health field. Familiarity with Windows and various computer software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, REDCap.
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
