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Senior Research Data Coordinator
Health Services Research conducts the highest quality health services research with the ultimate aims of optimizing health care delivery and improving outcomes for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
The Senior Research Data Coordinator oversees educational and research activities for grant-funded projects within the Department of Health Services Research. Responsibilities include coordinating workshops, webinars, and trainee mentoring; collaborating with investigators and community partners; maintaining regulatory protocols and reports; supporting participant recruitment, enrollment, and data collection; coordinating program and research meetings; and preparing reports and manuscripts. The role also provides administrative and research coordination support, manages research participant data, and ensures compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills with the ability to work independently, follow instructions, manage multiple priorities, meet critical deadlines, conduct high-volume outreach activities, provide administrative support, coordinate educational programs and workshops, manage email accounts, and effectively communicate with faculty, investigators, patients, and other stakeholders. Experience supporting research studies, participant recruitment, regulatory documentation, and data management is highly desirable.
Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent): Minimum $24.28 - Midpoint $30.29 - Maximum $36.30
Work Location: Texas Medical Center
The typical work schedule is hybrid with at least 3 days per week onsite and additional onsite attendance based on business needs.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Research Data Coordinator contributes directly to innovative research and educational programs that improve cancer prevention, treatment, and healthcare delivery. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with leading investigators, support impactful research initiatives, develop specialized research coordination expertise, and maintain work-life balance through a hybrid work arrangement.
• 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
Data Coordination
• Maintain electronic records of program activities, correspondence, and meetings
• Review and screen participants for eligibility and obtain informed consent as required
• Administer questionnaires to determine patient eligibility and verify accuracy of data entered into research databases
• Develop and maintain databases for research data collection, integrity, and manipulation
• Collect and coordinate data from patients and medical charts for assigned research projects
• Organize research data for efficient retrieval, reporting, and analysis
Study Recruitment & Outreach
• Assist with developing and utilizing recruitment materials for educational program participants
• Collaborate with Information Technology staff to develop and maintain institutional websites
• Conduct outreach through mailings, emails, and phone calls to promote programs and engage participants
• Perform high-volume telephone outreach activities to support recruitment and enrollment efforts
• Interview physicians and program participants and complete protocol-required procedures
• Enroll eligible patients through clinic-based and phone recruitment methods for assigned studies
• Coordinate participant enrollment and engagement activities across research projects
Regulatory & Compliance Activities
• Adhere to institutional research policies, patient confidentiality requirements, and research procedures
• Create, maintain, and collect project-related regulatory documentation
• Manage informed consent forms, protocol-related training certificates, approval letters, continuation review documents, sponsor-issued materials, and study correspondence
• Coordinate communications with institutional review boards, sponsors, study sites, investigators, and research teams
• Support the preparation and maintenance of protocol documentation and regulatory reports
Data Collection, Reporting & Educational Program Support
• Collect program evaluation data through interviews, surveys, and other assessment methods
• Conduct and transcribe qualitative interviews
• Write and edit content for protocols, reports, manuscripts, presentations, and research materials
• Assist in preparing teaching materials, PowerPoint presentations, and audiovisual content
• Prepare procedure manuals for research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Coordinate educational programs, workshops, webinars, and trainee mentoring activities
• Draft information for reports, manuscripts, and project deliverables
Program Coordination & Administrative Support
• Maintain tracking logs for study-related materials, incentives, and electronic equipment
• Communicate regularly with Principal Investigators regarding project status and emerging issues
• Provide administrative support, including travel coordination and management of shared email accounts
• Coordinate program and research meetings with investigators, participants, and stakeholders
• Track team member and participant availability and coordinate study responsibilities accordingly
• Provide support for additional research and program activities as assigned
• Ensure timely completion of deadlines and project milestones
EDUCATION
• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: Four years Related experience or No experience required with preferred degree
• Preferred: Strong excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, the ability to follow instructions, the ability to meet deadlines, the ability to perform high-volume call activities, the ability to provide administrative support including travel coordination, the ability to coordinate educational programs and workshops, the ability to manage email accounts, and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and stakeholders
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
