Research Data Coordinator
MD Anderson
Houston, TX 77030
$44,000 - $66,000 a year
Description
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. 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.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Data Coordinator position is to provide administrative and technical services for the coordination of a research project on hepatobiliary tract cancers.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Data Management
Recruit patients and collect epidemiological data and biological sample for an epidemiological research project in department of Epidemiology
Coordinates the control of paper flow for protocols and patient survey data for entry into the epidemiology database and register recruited patient into OnCore.
Maintain detailed and accurate records on both recruited and non-recruited patients.
Follow up recruited patients for return of questionnaire. Check the quality of the questionnaire data.
Identify and recruit control subjects from MDACC clinics for the same study.
Performs other duties related to data management as needed.
Research Study Coordination
Identify eligible patients, administer research survey, and accrue patients to an epidemiology study of hepatobiliary cancers. Explains the research project to patients and conduct interviews using questionnaires.
Responsible for consenting all new hepatobiliary cancer cases for accessing their archived tissue specimen and send it for genomic profiling
Responsible for consenting candidate patients with hepatobiliary cancer patients, collect their blood, saliva, and stool samples to be sent to the core lab for processing.
Assist in research report preparation
Assist in providing the annual progress report of the IRB protocol on ePRTCL
Responsible for collecting the hepatobiliary cancer fresh surgically resected tissue samples.
Research Administrative activities
Work harmoniously with GI staff, physicians, patients and their families, and members of other departments.
Responsible for maintaining a log of the collection of all biological samples.
Review the medical records using EPIC system to retrieve the clinical characteristics of recruited patients with hepatobiliary cancers at time
Hybrid
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: Must have knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of statistical programs is a plus.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
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The mission of The University of Texas M. D. 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.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Data Coordinator position is to provide administrative and technical services for the coordination of a research project on hepatobiliary tract cancers.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Data Management
Recruit patients and collect epidemiological data and biological sample for an epidemiological research project in department of Epidemiology
Coordinates the control of paper flow for protocols and patient survey data for entry into the epidemiology database and register recruited patient into OnCore.
Maintain detailed and accurate records on both recruited and non-recruited patients.
Follow up recruited patients for return of questionnaire. Check the quality of the questionnaire data.
Identify and recruit control subjects from MDACC clinics for the same study.
Performs other duties related to data management as needed.
Research Study Coordination
Identify eligible patients, administer research survey, and accrue patients to an epidemiology study of hepatobiliary cancers. Explains the research project to patients and conduct interviews using questionnaires.
Responsible for consenting all new hepatobiliary cancer cases for accessing their archived tissue specimen and send it for genomic profiling
Responsible for consenting candidate patients with hepatobiliary cancer patients, collect their blood, saliva, and stool samples to be sent to the core lab for processing.
Assist in research report preparation
Assist in providing the annual progress report of the IRB protocol on ePRTCL
Responsible for collecting the hepatobiliary cancer fresh surgically resected tissue samples.
Research Administrative activities
Work harmoniously with GI staff, physicians, patients and their families, and members of other departments.
Responsible for maintaining a log of the collection of all biological samples.
Review the medical records using EPIC system to retrieve the clinical characteristics of recruited patients with hepatobiliary cancers at time
Hybrid
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: Must have knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of statistical programs is a plus.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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: 176252
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000
- 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
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