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Coordinator Research Data - Plastic Surgery
The Research Data Coordinator supports the Clinical Research Program within the Department of Plastic Surgery, a highly specialized department providing comprehensive care for cancer patients while advancing innovation in reconstructive surgery. The department includes 32 surgeons performing more than 4,000 surgeries annually, including over 1,000 micro-reconstructive procedures, and delivers extensive consultation and outpatient services to address post-treatment needs. The Senior Research Data Coordinator plays a critical role in managing complex clinical research data that supports multidisciplinary collaboration across operating room teams.
The Research Data Coordinator contributes to the mission of MD Anderson Cancer Center, a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Through accurate data management, protocol oversight, and collaboration with clinical and research teams, the Senior Research Data Coordinator helps advance high-impact research that improves patient outcomes and drives innovation in cancer-related reconstructive surgery.
The ideal candidate for the Research Data Coordinator brings prior experience working with clinical research data, demonstrated proficiency in Epic and the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Experience supporting clinical research protocols, collaborating with physicians and research staff, and contributing to scholarly activities such as abstracts, manuscripts, or grants is highly valued.
Salary range: Minimum $44,000.00 - Midpoint $55,000.00 - Maximum $66,000.00
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly support innovative clinical research within a high-volume surgical department dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients. The Senior Research Data Coordinator gains exposure to complex, multidisciplinary studies, develops advanced data management expertise, and contributes to meaningful research outcomes while working in a collaborative academic medical environment that values professional 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Data Collection & Management
• Review and become familiar with protocol-specific guidelines and data management procedures
• Develop and maintain systems for collecting protocol data using REDCap and sponsored databases
• Enter, verify, and manage protocol-required data with accuracy and timeliness
• Review data forms for completeness and resolve missing information or data queries
• Communicate data revisions to physicians and research staff for correction
Specimen Processing & Protocol-Specific Tasks
• Collect, process, store, and ship blood, tissue, and body fluid specimens per institutional and protocol guidelines
• Assist with transportation of specimens between clinic and laboratory as required
• Perform protocol-specific activities including screening, test ordering, specimen collection, and patient-reported data documentation
• Assist in development of laboratory manuals and specimen handling workflows
• Independently manage minimal risk research protocols
Protocol Administration & Reporting
• Assist with annual protocol reviews, updates, and reporting requirements
• Review new protocols to assess data management needs
• Attend pharmaceutical start-up meetings to understand study scope and responsibilities
• Build, maintain, and manage REDCap databases and study spreadsheets
• Compile data to support physician publications and professional presentations
Financial, Regulatory & Collaborative Support
• Collaborate with physicians, study teams, and protocol administration teams on financial and regulatory tasks
• Maintain milestone logs to support patient activity tracking and sponsor compensation
• Assist with hospital account reconciliation related to clinical trials
• Support database documentation for institutional billing and subject management systems
Audit Readiness & Program Support
• Support internal, sponsored, and FDA research audits
• Ensure documentation complies with FDA and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Coordinate virtual and on-site protocol data and regulatory reviews
• Maintain ongoing patient research files and departmental documentation
• Serve as a departmental resource for system updates and administrative support
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 4 years Related experience no experience required with preferred degree.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
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
