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clinical research coordinator

MD Anderson Cancer Center

<div>The Division of Clinical Research provides high-quality, efficient infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical protocol research at MD Anderson. Through our offices, we are devoted to the needs and protection of all those participating in or conducting clinical research while maintaining high ethical standards and compliance with all regulatory policies. 
 
The Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator will provide administrative and patient care services for the coordination of clinical trials. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator performs complex duties involving patient coordination, biospecimen handling, protocol compliance, and quality control to support clinical research activities across Houston Area Locations and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. 
 
The ideal candidate will have experience with clinical trial management including data management. 
 
Minimum $32.21 - Midpoint $40.14 - Maximum $48.08 
The typical work schedule is 100% onsite. 
Work location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital 
 
Why Us? 
This role supports MD Anderson's mission by ensuring clinical trials are conducted safely, accurately, and in alignment with institutional and regulatory standards. Team members contribute directly to patient care and research excellence while developing specialized skills that support long-term career growth and work-life balance. 
 
<ul><li>Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, and disability insurance.</li><li>Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.</li><li>Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.</li></ul> 

Responsibilities 
 
Clinical Trial Coordination &amp; Oversight 
<ul><li>Assist in study research procedures across all Houston Area Locations.</li><li>Coordinate, evaluate, and follow patients participating in clinical trial activities.</li><li>Serve as point of contact for TMC and HAL key staff.</li><li>Direct workflow and ensure quality control for sampling, processing, ECGs, and shipping.</li><li>Coordinate daily research schedules and follow up on protocol procedures.</li><li>Provide leadership for protocol operations, including development and issue resolution.</li><li>Ensure adherence to institutional policies and weekly training guidance.</li><li>Collaborate with investigators or sponsors on protocol operations and budget needs.</li><li>Reconcile assessments and ensure protocol accuracy.</li></ul> 

Direct Support to Clinical Trial Activities 
<ul><li>Train team members on complex lab processing and onsite study activities.</li><li>Assist with consent, screening, and biospecimen collection.</li><li>Implement process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.</li><li>Assess patient eligibility through interviews and medical review.</li><li>Schedule patient tests and communicate results.</li><li>Document study data in medical records and protocol documents.</li><li>Maintain and repair lab equipment and coordinate certification with Biomedical teams.</li><li>Manage inventory, place orders, and maintain supply rooms.</li><li>Conduct lab safety audits and ensure compliance with standards.</li><li>Collect, process, label, and store specimens according to protocol.</li><li>Maintain accurate specimen-tracking databases.</li><li>Provide protocol updates to investigators and sponsors.</li><li>Provide onsite coverage to HAL research staff.</li></ul> 

Quality Control &amp; Regulatory Compliance 
<ul><li>Communicate with TMC, HALs, and external agencies as needed.</li><li>Implement quality-control measures to prevent missed assessments.</li><li>Ensure research procedures meet protocol requirements.</li><li>Assist with abstracts, posters, reports, and manuscripts.</li><li>Coordinate adverse event reporting and FDA documentation.</li><li>Ensure human subject protection per regulatory requirements.</li><li>Perform QA audits of coordinator and data coordinator accuracy.</li></ul> 

Professionalism, Training &amp; Mentoring 
<ul><li>Demonstrate strong communication with patients, physicians, and agencies.</li><li>Attend required training and departmental meetings.</li><li>Use Microsoft Office and departmental electronic systems proficiently.</li><li>Seek and share educational opportunities with the research team.</li><li>Plan and conduct training sessions for research staff.</li><li>Propose and implement SOPs, guidelines, and process improvements.</li><li>Train and mentor new coordinators and data staff.</li></ul> 

Other Duties 
<ul><li>Perform additional tasks as assigned.</li></ul> 

EDUCATION 
<ul><li>Required: Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Preferred: Master's Degree Public Health or related scientific field
</li></ul> 
WORK EXPERIENCE 
<ul><li>Required: Five years experience in research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or related field or Three years required experience with preferred degree</li><li>Preferred: Must have prior experience with clinical trial management including data management</li><li>May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis</li></ul> 
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 
 
Additional Information
 
<ul><li>Requisition ID: 179265
</li><li>Employment Status: Full-Time
</li><li>Employee Status: Regular
</li><li>Work Week: Days
</li><li>Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000
</li><li>Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
</li><li>Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000
</li><li>FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
</li><li>Fund Type: Soft
</li><li>Work Location: Onsite
</li><li>Pivotal Position: No
</li><li>Referral Bonus Available?: No
</li><li>Relocation Assistance Available?: No
</li></ul> 
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Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator

UTHealth Houston

<div>We are hiring immediately for a Research Coordinator I/ II (Full-time) to join the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology in Houston, TX 77030. In this role, screen/enroll participants for clinical trials and perform data entry. The ideal candidate should have prior Research Coordinator and IRB experience. Completed CITI &amp; IRB training, phlebotomy certification, and bilingual in Spanish are highly preferred. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment, contributing to gastrointestinal (GI) research.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas&rsquo; resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That&rsquo;s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It&rsquo;s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you&rsquo;d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:<ul><li>
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees</li><li>
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time &ndash; all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)</li><li>
The longer you stay, the more vacation you&rsquo;ll accrue!</li><li>
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)</li><li>
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!</li></ul>
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees&rsquo; wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...<ul><li>
Free financial and legal counseling</li><li>
Free mental health counseling services</li><li>
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs</li><li>
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.</li><li>
Resources for child and elder care</li><li>
Plus many more!</li></ul>
Position Summary:
Assists with the day-to-day administrative project management and may provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.
Position Key Accountabilities:<ul><li>
Assists with the day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.</li><li>
Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.</li><li>
Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts for departmental leadership approval.</li><li>
Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff has received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.</li><li>
Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data may include patient data and departmental programmatic data.</li><li>
Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.</li><li>
Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.</li><li>
Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.</li><li>
May review contracts and develop training.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
Certification/Skills:<ul><li>
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.</li><li>
Working knowledge of MS Office.</li><li>
Completion of CITI &amp; IRB training, preferred.</li><li>
Experience extracting PBMC from human blood, preferred.</li></ul>
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.</li></ul>
Minimum Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul>
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. 
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code &sect;51.215 and Texas Government Code &sect;411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code &sect;117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. &sect;791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.</div>

Research Coordinator I / II - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (Bilingual)

Baylor College of Medicine

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h2></div><div>
The Department of Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine, in partnership with Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital, is seeking a Research Coordinator I. This role involves managing day-to-day study activities, including participant screening, enrollment, monitoring, data management, and coordinating study visits. The initial appointment is one year, with potential renewal based on funding and performance. The coordinator will support research projects investigating speech perception and production in the brain.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Duties</h2></div><div><div>
Patient Recruitment, Data Collection &amp; Follow-Up - 40% 
<ul><li>Interview, screen, and recruit patients for research studies; explain study purpose, processes, and procedures.</li><li>Conduct participant follow-up and correspondence throughout the study.</li><li>Run experiments and collect human neurophysiology data, including recordings in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital.</li></ul></div><div> 
Study Execution &amp; Data Management - 35% 
<ul><li>Process documents and enter data into research databases.</li><li>Curate and manage data for transfer to collaborators at The University of Texas at Austin.</li><li>Maintain research records, regulatory documents, and study files.</li></ul></div><div> 
Lab &amp; Regulatory Management - 25% 
<ul><li>Manage IRB documentation and ensure compliance with study protocols.</li><li>Order and maintain lab supplies and equipment.</li><li>Support general lab operations and administrative functions.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Minimum Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>
High School diploma or GED.</li><li>
Three years of relevant experience.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelors in neuroscience or cognitive science, engineering, or related fields. No experience required with preferred degree.</li><li>
Prior research experience in neuroscience, physiology, psychology, or related areas.</li><li>
Strong technical skills.</li><li>
Must be strongly detail-oriented and organized.</li><li>
Knowledge of data collection for electrophysiology (scalp EEG or intracranial EEG preferred, but other electrophysiology experience also appreciated).</li><li>
Pediatric experience.</li><li>
Music or sound engineering experience.</li><li>
Programming exerience (python, MATLAB, or swift).</li></ul></div></div></div> 
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.</div>

Research Coordinator I - TCH Neurosurgery

Care Access

<div><div>About Care Access

Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.

To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
How This Role Makes a Difference</h3>
<div>
Bring clinical research to your community on your schedule.

Join the Future of Medicine program at Care Access, where we're bringing clinical research directly into local communities. As a Clinical Research Assistant, PRN, you'll play a key role in delivering life-changing research opportunities to participants but with the flexibility to work when and where it fits your life.
</div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">How You'll Make An Impact</h3>
<div>
In this event-based role, you'll:
<ul>
<li>Support participant care and event operations, including phlebotomy, specimen handling, and documentation (paper or electronic).</li>
<li>Help set up and manage clinical research events to ensure they run smoothly, safely, and compliantly.</li>
<li>Be part of a mobile, mission-driven team advancing the future of healthcare access.</li>
</ul>
This is not your traditional part-time job. It is flexible, purpose-driven work that fits your schedule. You'll opt into local events through our scheduling system and log actual hours worked after each one. Whether you want to pick up one event a month or several a week, you'll be helping make clinical research more accessible for everyone.
<ul>
<li>Clinical &amp; Participant Care: Perform venipuncture and capillary collections (as applicable) while maintaining aseptic technique and participant comfort. Handle and prepare biospecimens with care &mdash; labeling, processing, packaging, and transferring or shipping under proper chain-of-custody and temperature controls. Communicate clearly and promptly escalate any safety or quality concerns to onsite leadership.</li>
<li>Study Operations &amp; Data Management: Accurately document all procedures and results in approved systems (e-source, logs, etc.) according to ALCOA-C++ and ensure regulatory compliance (GxP, HIPAA). Follow established SOPs to help keep each event audit-ready and compliant.</li>
<li>Participant Experience &amp; Event Operations: Welcome participants and help guide them through event flow. Set up and break down event stations, prepare kits and supplies, and maintain a safe, organized, and professional workspace that reflects Care Access' high standards.</li>
<li>Site &amp; Administrative Support: Assist with light administrative and inventory tasks that keep the event running smoothly, from restocking supplies to supporting team coordination.</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">The Expertise Required</h3>
<div><ul><li>Clinical Expertise: Proficiency in venipuncture and specimen handling best practices, with strong attention to labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody integrity.</li>
<li>Participant Care: Clear, compassionate communication skills and professionalism when engaging with participants and community partners.</li>
<li>Tech Readiness: Comfort using mobile apps and e-source tools for real-time logging and documentation.</li>
<li>Dependability &amp; Adaptability: Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented &mdash; able to thrive in dynamic event environments and work independently under event-day guidance.</li>
<li>Mission Mindset (optional addition): Motivated by bringing clinical research to local communities and expanding access to the future of medicine.</li>
</ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience</h3>
</div><div><ul><li>Experience: Minimum of 1 year performing phlebotomy and specimen handling activities.</li>
<li>Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.</li>
<li>Active and unrestricted State Board of Nursing license in good standing</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">How We Work Together</h3>
<ul> <li>Location: This is an on-site position with less than 10% travel requirements. Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role.</li>
<li>Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
<ul><li>Walking - 20%</li>
<li>Standing - 40%</li>
<li>Sitting - 30%</li>
<li>Lifting (up to 25 lbs, over 25lbs, and overhead) - 10%</li>
<li>Driving - &lt;10%</li>
<li>Exposure to bloodbourne pathegons - 50% (variable by station supporting)</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>The expected salary range for this role is $19.00 - $44.00 USD per hour for full time team members.
</div><div>
Diversity &amp; Inclusion

We work with and serve people from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the communities we support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

If you need an accommodation to apply for a role with Care Access, please reach out to: TalentAcquisition@careaccess.com

Mandatory Employer Disclosures: 
Notice to Illinois applicants: Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records or adjudication, arrest, or conviction. 
Notice to Connecticut applicants: Care Access may require applicants to submit to a urinalysis drug test in connection with an application for employment. 
Notice to Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, and North Dakota applicants: Care Access complies with applicable laws prohibiting smoking in and around places of employment. 
Notice to Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 
Notice to Rhode Island applicants: Care Access complies with Rhode Island law prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas within places of employment. Care Access is also subject to is subject to Chapters 29&ndash;38 of Title 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws. 
Notice to Maryland applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.</div></div>

Clinical Research Assistant, PRN

<div>This position is in the Department of Neurosurgery working with the Neuro-Oncology team in the Research Division. The ideal candidate will support physicians and staff in the myriad responsibilities of Neuro-Oncology Industry Clinical Trials portfolio. The position would assist in initiating clinical trials, supporting active trials, and assisting in trial closeouts.
The candidate will be working as part of a team that coordinates and assists in Clinical Trial activities being conducted with the Department&rsquo;s Neuro-Oncology team.
This includes working directly with patients, collecting and entering data, and working with physicians and staff on all clinical trial related activities.
Preferred skills may include: Interest in and/or history of work in the Clinical field. Experience in clinical trials/research.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas&rsquo; resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That&rsquo;s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It&rsquo;s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you&rsquo;d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:<ul><li>
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees</li><li>
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time &ndash; all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)</li><li>
The longer you stay, the more vacation you&rsquo;ll accrue!</li><li>
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)</li><li>
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!</li></ul>
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees&rsquo; wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...<ul><li>
Free financial and legal counseling</li><li>
Free mental health counseling services</li><li>
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs</li><li>
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.</li><li>
Resources for child and elder care</li><li>
Plus many more!</li></ul>
Position Summary:
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:<ul><li>
Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.</li><li>
May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.</li><li>
Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.</li><li>
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.</li><li>
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.</li><li>
As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.</li><li>
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. 
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code &sect;51.215 and Texas Government Code &sect;411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code &sect;117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. &sect;791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.</div>

Research Assistant I - Neurosurgery (Neuro Oncology)

<div>The Surgical Oncology department at MD Anderson's Cancer Center is a multi-disease site department (specialties - Acute Care Surgical Oncology &amp; General Surgery, Endocrine surgery, Gastric-peritoneal surface surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, Melanoma surgery, Sarcoma surgery), with providers who assess, plan treatment and provide surgical services to patients with goals that include improving survival, shortening recovery, maximizing quality of life and minimizing treatment-related side effects. Each specialty discipline continuously strives to better identify patients most likely to benefit from surgery, as well as to evaluate, advance and implement new cancer treatment strategies into the care of patients with solid tumors 
 
The ideal candidate has strong experience with human subject research, clinical protocols, and patient-facing responsibilities, and can hit the ground running with Epic, OnCore, and BIMS. They are highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple time-sensitive protocols while maintaining thorough and accurate communication. This individual must be able to complete patient screening, enrollment, study registration, and documentation with a high level of accuracy and consistency. They collaborate effectively, respond promptly to protocol needs, and contribute positively to a fast-paced team environment. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
Protocol Management 
<ul><li>Assumes responsibility for the effective operation of research protocols in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) and study sponsor:</li><li>Applies clinical and research knowledge in effective management of research protocols.</li><li>Reviews patient eligibility of potential subject cases with research nurses and physicians. Independently performs all protocol related tasks including patient screening, consenting study subjects, collecting specimens, monitoring, and evaluating patient responses.</li><li>Accurate and successful patient recruitment, scheduling and retention</li><li>Reads protocol and helps develop systems for screening and scheduling patients. Develops on-study notes and other documents as needed for protocols.</li><li>Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team as necessary</li><li>Provides documentation in the patient's medical record or recruitment log per protocol and institutional requirements</li><li>Creates protocol specific documentation reference tools</li><li>Responsible for day-to-day regulatory management (DOA, SAE, deviations, violations, continuing review, etc)</li></ul> 

Data Management and Monitoring/Audit Preparation 
<ul><li>Responsible for protocol documentation, maintenance, quality control using paper files, electronic files, study databases and electronic data entry system.</li><li>Prepares and maintains prospective patient databases for clinical research including entering relevant clinical data at designed stages in the treatment process and maintains ongoing patient files into appropriate database/s.</li><li>Develops and maintains processing and tracking system for all protocol related paperwork.</li><li>Assists primary investigator/s in collection and evaluation of data. Retrieves protocol-related data as documented in the medical record and accurately enters it into computerized database or on a handwritten case report form. Maintains comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date records on patients involved in studies as well as ensures records are kept in accordance with state, institutional and study guidelines.</li></ul>
Tracks all protocols, amendments, external safety reports, continuing reviews in the Protocol database. 
<ul><li>Prepares and generates queries and reports for protocols and provides monthly project reports to PI, managers and director.</li><li>Prepares for audits and monitoring visits to ensure that all patient information is available and complete (i.e., Informed consent document, source documentation, case report forms, database report, etc.) prior to an internal or external audit. Is present at the audit for protocol questions or assistance.</li></ul> 

Collaboration and Development 
<ul><li>Assesses patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review in the outpatient and inpatient settings</li><li>Assesses patients in the inpatient/outpatient clinical setting for follow up appointments per protocol requirements</li><li>Responsible for acting as a back-up to other research coordinators in the procurement of biological sample including tissue and blood and delivery of all samples to laboratory for processing.</li><li>Ensures strict adherence to safety guidelines and use appropriate sterile techniques for obtaining samples.</li><li>Participates in organization/coordination of information expected to be monitored/audited</li><li>Assists with developing departmental and training resources and tools as needed.</li><li>Assists with initial and ongoing staff orientation/training and development of research personnel as needed.</li></ul> 

Institutional Compliance 
<ul><li>Coordinates protocol development, implementation and completion to ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state and local laws and policies related to institution and department programs, with oversight from the PI, manager and/or director.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of the research process, Code of Federal Regulations and ICH Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice. Demonstrates knowledge of the institutional reporting requirements for submission of safety reports, protocol violations and deviations.</li><li>Assist with the submission of External Safety Reports to the IRB within the required timelines. Provides protocol summary reports as requested.</li><li>Directly communicates and ensures approval from all the appropriate PIs and managers prior to implementation of a permanent and/or substantial work assignment change.</li><li>Keep current concerning research, oncology and data management issues through reading, attending meetings and in-services</li><li>Attends departmental research meetings and conferences</li><li>Provides professional and ancillary staff education concerning research protocols by presenting in-services to departments as needed.</li><li>Provides accurate information as requested to the multidisciplinary team</li><li>Completes all mandatory institutional training requirements</li></ul> 

Other Functions duties as assigned 
 
EDUCATION 
<ul><li>
Required: Bachelor's Degree</li><li>
Preferred: Master's Degree Public Health or related scientific field.</li></ul> 

WORK EXPERIENCE 
<ul><li>
Required: 5 years Experience in research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or related field. or
 
 
3 years Required experience with preferred degree. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.</li></ul> 
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 
 
Additional Information
 
<ul><li>Requisition ID: 179206
</li><li>Employment Status: Full-Time
</li><li>Employee Status: Regular
</li><li>Work Week: Days
</li><li>Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000
</li><li>Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
</li><li>Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000
</li><li>FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
</li><li>Fund Type: Soft
</li><li>Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
</li><li>Pivotal Position: No
</li><li>Referral Bonus Available?: No
</li><li>Relocation Assistance Available?: No
</li></ul> 
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Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator - Surgical Oncology

<div>The UTHealth Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders is looking for a strong candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to recruit, see subjects, and manage regulatory and scheduling aspects of a clinical research study, The Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (Tx-YDSRN). The position will focus on research working with children and families with mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidality.
Under general direction of senior research staff, this candidate will conduct activities to support research projects and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices. The ideal candidate will be an independent problem-solver with GCP and IRB/IEC regulatory experience as well as strong written and oral communication skills. This is a full-time onsite position with a minimum two-year commitment, working in a fast-paced lab with a large group at the UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry inpatient and outpatient facilities. Spanish and English language written/oral fluency strongly preferred.
To learn more about the project, visit: https://tx-ydsrn.swmed.org/
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas&rsquo; resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That&rsquo;s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It&rsquo;s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you&rsquo;d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:<ul><li>
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees</li><li>
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time &ndash; all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)</li><li>
The longer you stay, the more vacation you&rsquo;ll accrue!</li><li>
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)</li><li>
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!</li></ul>
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees&rsquo; wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...<ul><li>
Free financial and legal counseling</li><li>
Free mental health counseling services</li><li>
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs</li><li>
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.</li><li>
Resources for child and elder care</li><li>
Plus many more!</li></ul>
Position Summary:
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:<ul><li>
Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.</li><li>
May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.</li><li>
Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.</li><li>
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.</li><li>
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.</li><li>
As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.</li><li>
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. 
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code &sect;51.215 and Texas Government Code &sect;411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code &sect;117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. &sect;791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.</div>

Research Assistant I - Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (Tx-YDSRN)

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