What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Data Coordinator position at MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers?
The primary purpose of the Senior Research Data Coordinator position is to perform intermediate level-specific activities in support of research projects and studies. Coordinates activities for the implementation of research studies including preparation of study materials, data collection, and participant recruitment. Performs general duties related to the maintenance of research studies that require judgment, initiative and independent decision making. Provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
Research Coordination - Assist Principal Investigator and other staff with research study procedures, including but not limited to: coordinating and conducting all aspects of recruitment under the direction of investigators, (including in-person, phone and mail contact), study registration, communicating study objectives and procedures to prospective and enrolled study participants, scheduling of study participants, and administering informed consent when designated by investigators. Assist with the preparation of presentations and materials. Provide community outreach, community presentations and education to participants in communities and attend community events in-person.
Protocol Coordination - Follow study protocol procedures, providing input as appropriate for changes, updates, and revisions to survey instruments and data collection procedures. Identify and report needed protocol and procedural changes, coordinating the ongoing implementation of the research protocol, and defining recruitment and retention strategies. Assist in the formatting of research protocols, implementation of questionnaires, and cancer screening assessments.
Data Coordination - Track and maintains records of study recruitment and participation. Maintain confidential study files and records in an organized and secure manner, including participant contact information, consent forms, data code sheets, and other relevant materials. Must be able to compare database and file material on an ongoing basis. Must be able to build and/or maintain simple Excel spreadsheets.
Position requires in-person attendance and may involve travel to research sites in Greater Houston and/or the Northeast Texas region.
EDUCTION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Four years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.
Preferred: Experience working with underserved populations and conducting community-based research.
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
