Clinical Studies Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, evaluate, and monitor patient participation in clinical trials
• Aid in collecting and evaluating patient data via in-person visits, telephone interviews, and surveys
• Submit adverse event information to IRB and study sponsors as required
• Track protocol-related laboratory results, responses, and research testing
• Compile protocol data for manuscript submissions
• Enter data into case report forms and study databases
• Coordinate submissions and supervise clinical trial audits
• Conduct in-house monitoring and review participant charts
• Perform protocol-specific tasks under supervision including screening, consenting, ordering tests, specimen collection, and documentation of patient-reported responses
• Provide study coordination including writing, submission, and maintenance of protocols
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for protocol-related documentation
• Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and maintain communication with funding agencies
• Develop study timelines for research teams and collaborators
• Train support staff in study coordination processes
• Communicate protocol status and data collection updates with collaborators
• Execute assigned research protocol operations effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Public Health or related scientific field
• Required: Three years Research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. Or One year Required experience with preferred degree
• Preferred: Prior research experience
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis

Pay

Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Hybrid; work from home one day a week rest is onsite.

Benefits

• 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.

About the Role

The ultimate goal of the Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences division is to keep people in a state of health and wellness, preventing them from crossing the threshold to disease and requiring treatment. The division is home to one of the largest and most developed cancer prevention programs in the nation. It comprises five departments, multiple centers and programs and one institute. It is also home to one of the oldest and most successful cancer prevention research training programs in the country.

The primary purpose of the Clinical Studies Coordinator is to provide administrative and patient care for the coordination of clinical trials. The Clinical Studies Coordinator supports research teams, ensures protocol compliance, and manages clinical study operations. The Clinical Studies Coordinator contributes directly to advancing prevention-focused research that impacts patient outcomes and public health.

The ideal Clinical Studies Coordinator will have prior research experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and contribute as part of a collaborative research team.

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to support groundbreaking cancer prevention research at UT MD Anderson while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The position promotes professional growth through hands-on clinical research experience and provides a balanced hybrid work schedule that supports both productivity and flexibility.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 181713
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No