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Senior Research Data Coordinator - Urology
The Research Data Coordinator supports the Urology and Genitourinary (GU) Center at MD Anderson's Cancer Center by managing and maintaining high-quality clinical research data focused on kidney cancer and other urologic malignancies. The Research Data Coordinator works closely with oncology faculty, fellows, residents, and information technology liaisons to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant data entry and database upkeep in support of clinical trials and research initiatives. Oncology faculty see patients with urologic malignancies including bladder cancer, renal cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, penile cancer, urethral cancer, and Paget's mammary carcinoma involving urologic structures, with services delivered across inpatient and outpatient settings within the GU Center.
The Research Data Coordinator is an integral part of MD Anderson Cancer Center, which is committed to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, prevention, and education. The Research Data Coordinator contributes directly to this mission by ensuring the integrity of research data that advances clinical knowledge, supports regulatory compliance, and enhances patient-centered cancer care. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.
The ideal candidate is familiar with clinical research data entry and follow-up activities and has working knowledge of research databases. This role is well-suited for someone who collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams, communicates clearly with clinical and research stakeholders, and demonstrates strong attention to detail in maintaining research data quality and compliance. Experience with informed consent processes and sponsor databases is beneficial.
Salary range is Minimum $50,500.00 – Midpoint $63,000.00 – Maximum $75,500.00
Why Us?
This role directly supports MD Anderson’s mission by ensuring accurate and timely research data that advances the understanding and treatment of urologic cancers. The Research Data Coordinator works alongside leading oncology faculty and multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative academic medical environment, with opportunities to build expertise in clinical research operations while supporting meaningful patient-focused outcomes and maintaining 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
Maintain a well-organized kidney cancer patient data repository with prompt entry and continuous upkeep of clinical information for all new and existing patients.
Facilitate and respond to data and information requests from faculty, fellows, and residents.
Perform data entry for patient protocol visits in sponsor databases for assigned clinical trials.
Support ancillary research tasks such as image uploads and specimen submissions.
Meet with auditors and monitors during monitoring visits and ensure timely data entry and query resolution.
Serve as backup to other Research Data Coordinators during absences to maintain continuity of data operations.
Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, and information technology liaisons to support database maintenance and functionality.
Obtain informed consent from patients for minimally invasive data and specimen collection studies.
Participate proactively in protocol meetings and research coordination activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Research Nurse Manager
Education
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Education Preferred:: Bachelor's degree
Experience
Experience Required: Four years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.
Experience Preferred: Two years of experience as a Research Data Coordinator (RDC) with a focus on clinical trial data management and data entry.
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
