What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Data Coordinator Health Disparities Research position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
The primary purpose of the Research Data Coordinator position is to perform specific activities in support of research projects and studies. Coordinates activities for the implementation of research studies, including the preparation of study materials, data collection, and participant recruitment. Performs general duties related to the maintenance of research studies that require judgement and initiative. Provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies.
Position requires in-person attendance in Houston. Position involves periodic travel to other study sites outside of Houston.
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 and enrollment, 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 preparation of presentations and materials. Provide community outreach, community presentations and education to the participants in communities and attend community events in-person to aid study activities.
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. Assists in the formatting of research protocols, implementation of questionnaires, and cancer screening assessments.
Data Coordination - Track and maintain records of 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 in Houston. Position involves periodic travel to other study sites outside of Houston.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred degree: Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Required: 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
Position requires in-person attendance in Houston. Position involves periodic travel to other study sites outside of Houston.
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 and enrollment, 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 preparation of presentations and materials. Provide community outreach, community presentations and education to the participants in communities and attend community events in-person to aid study activities.
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. Assists in the formatting of research protocols, implementation of questionnaires, and cancer screening assessments.
Data Coordination - Track and maintain records of 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 in Houston. Position involves periodic travel to other study sites outside of Houston.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred degree: Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Required: 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: 172926
- 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: No
