Coord, Research Data - Lymphoma Myeloma

Coordinator of Research Data

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Coordinator of Research Data to support Lymphoma and Myeloma research operations in Houston within a hybrid clinical research environment. The Coordinator of Research Data provides essential administrative and patient care coordination services that ensure research studies are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with approved protocols. The Coordinator of Research Data plays a key role in managing complex clinical trial data across multiple systems and portals while supporting multidisciplinary collaboration across departments.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As part of UT MD Anderson, the Coordinator of Research Data contributes to advancing high-quality oncology research by maintaining data integrity, supporting protocol compliance, and enabling collaboration among investigators, research staff, sponsors, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of data and systems management experience along with exposure to clinical, laboratory, or other professional environments. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with the ability to apply strong organizational and communication skills developed across various fields to support complex clinical trial data and research operations.

Minimum $21.15 – Midpoint $26.44 – Maximum $31.73

Work Location: Houston, TX
The typical work schedule is Hybrid

Why Us?
This role provides the opportunity to directly support UT MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer by contributing to complex clinical trial operations involving multiple data systems and interdisciplinary teams. The Coordinator of Research Data will gain valuable experience in oncology research, expand expertise in data and systems coordination, and develop transferable professional skills in a collaborative environment that supports growth and work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities
Research Data Coordination
• Capture and maintain protocol-required research data across designated data control systems and portals
• Manage complex clinical trial data involving multiple systems with a focus on accuracy and completeness
• Monitor patient toxicity and response to study agents and report findings to appropriate sources
• Review records and communicate findings to research nurses, physician investigators, or sponsors as requested
• Assist with protocol data reports and support investigator-led clinical trial projects, presentations, or publications

Protocol Tracking and Quality Assurance
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for patient visits, research samples, and study documents
• Assist in managing research samples and associated data in collaboration with multiple departments
• Communicate effectively with departments to prevent protocol deviations or violations
• Participate in quality assurance rotation activities as assigned

Patient, Monitor, and Auditor Interaction
• Manage the scheduling and flow of auditors and monitors for assigned trials
• Oversee monitor visits and ensure completion of required checklists
• Coordinate and manage appointments for auditors and monitors with professionalism and attention to detail

Cross-Functional Data and Systems Support
• Apply experience from laboratory, research, or other professional backgrounds to support data and systems management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient data flow and protocol adherence
• Utilize strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate activities across departments and stakeholders

General Support
• Assist with departmental duties as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of research operations