What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Data Specialist - Investigational Cancer Therapeutics (Database) position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
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 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The primary purpose of the Research Data Specialist position is to: manage effort and salary, reconcile industry sponsored financial data, provide Principal investigator(s) Statement of Operation report, provide recommendation on financial planning, review institutional Epic data when invoicing to sponsors, and audit financial accountants when needed. Perform special assignments as required and prepares any financial, audit, or cost report for departmental and institutional use.
Key Functions
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred: Master's degree.
Experience
Required: Two years research study experience or no experience with preferred degree. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience.
Preferred: Database management experience.
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
The primary purpose of the Research Data Specialist position is to: manage effort and salary, reconcile industry sponsored financial data, provide Principal investigator(s) Statement of Operation report, provide recommendation on financial planning, review institutional Epic data when invoicing to sponsors, and audit financial accountants when needed. Perform special assignments as required and prepares any financial, audit, or cost report for departmental and institutional use.
Key Functions
- Chimera Data Mapping and Quality Management (55%)
- Perform comprehensive mapping of data and system names across diverse electronic data capture (EDC) systems to ensure seamless integration and consistency.
- Validate and verify data accuracy to maintain high-quality standards across datasets.
- Collaborate with research data teams to design and set up new studies, including developing workflows and providing end-user training.
- Create and execute both simple and complex queries using Structured Query Language (SQL) to extract data for quality assurance and reporting purposes.
- Database Development and Reporting (30%)
- Actively participate in innovative research projects aimed at revolutionizing cancer therapy by integrating germline, molecular, and genetic information with disease-specific biology for personalized treatment approaches.
- Engage in solving complex problems, formulating and testing hypotheses, and performing advanced analyses to transform novel data into actionable insights.
- Conduct in-depth tests to evaluate and determine optimal systems for accessing, querying, and comparing cross-platform datasets.
- Provide technical support to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of research data across various platforms.
- Departmental Support, Education, and Training (10%)
- Partner with departmental finance to design, implement, and maintain tools that streamline research billing and improve operational efficiency.
- Support the daily operations of multiple information technology projects within the ICT department, as well as projects supporting CCTT and CTRC clinical operations.
- Develop and deliver tailored IT training sessions and educational resources to enhance the technological proficiency of ICT faculty and staff.
- Other duties as assigned (5%)
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred: Master's degree.
Experience
Required: Two years research study experience or no experience with preferred degree. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience.
Preferred: Database management experience.
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: 172577
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 60,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 72,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
