Senior Coordinator, Research Data - Leukemia

MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Houston, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Coordinator, Research Data - Leukemia at MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating clinical research data related to leukemia studies. This position involves assisting the principal investigator in data collection, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliance with clinical trial protocols. The coordinator will also participate in protocol management and clinical trials coordination, working closely with research staff and external agencies to facilitate the successful execution of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal investigator in collection and evaluation of clinical research data.
• Abstract and collect patient data from electronic health records and other relevant source documents.
• Enter research study data into paper or electronic case report forms (CRFs) or local data systems as required.
• Perform ongoing and concurrent review of data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Address data entry omissions or inconsistencies and amend errors in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update database for protocols, related grants, and protocol reference materials.
• Prepare scheduled status reports and assist with data analysis as needed.
• Provide data for study progress and patient safety reports, such as IRB continuing reviews and IND reports.
• Monitor and record relevant systems outside laboratory data for protocol patients and ensure timely notifications to PI and research nurse.
• Follow and adhere to department and sponsor guidelines to accomplish daily work.
• Assist the investigator in the overall conduction of assigned clinical trials under supervision.
• Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), conference calls, and protocol meetings.
• Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and federal regulations.
• Track and manage all relevant protocol paperwork and essential documents in accordance with sponsor requirements.
• Track protocol-required patient labs, tests, visits, and procedures through the electronic health record.
• Maintain knowledge of and assist in recording adverse events.
• Collaborate in section or departmental protocol review on design, budgeting, and planning aspects.
• Create, maintain, and provide status reports to departmental contracts and budgets team members.
• Provide coverage for other coordinators and arrange coverage for necessary functions when absent.
• Schedule internal and external auditor/monitor visits for a team, section, or department.
• Schedule/reschedule protocol-related research lab visits in Epic or current scheduling system.
• Conduct pill counts and complete drug accountability reports for assigned studies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four years of related experience required; no experience required with preferred degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in clinical research or data management.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities