Coordinator, Clinical Studies - Lymphoma-Myeloma

This role within the Lymphoma-Myeloma Department in the Cancer Medicine Division supports complex clinical research activities focused on advancing cancer treatment. The Clinical Studies Coordinator provides both administrative and patient care services to ensure the effective coordination and execution of clinical trials, including advanced cellular therapy studies such as CAR T-cell trials, while working closely with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.

The Clinical Studies Coordinator contributes directly to UT MD Anderson's mission by supporting high-quality clinical research that integrates patient care and scientific discovery. Through collaboration, data integrity, and patient-centered coordination, the role helps advance innovative therapies and improve outcomes for patients with cancer.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Enrollment of Study Participants (30%)
  • Screen and accurately identify eligible patients using electronic health records and other data sources
  • Contact eligible participants primarily in-person, with some phone and electronic outreach
  • Recruit participants and explain study purpose, procedures, and expectations
  • Obtain informed consent and document the process in the electronic medical record
  • Complete required human subjects research documentation including screening logs, contact logs, consent forms, and on-study notes
• Study Data Collection (30%)
  • Collect study data by administering questionnaires and conducting protocol-required assessments in person, by phone, or electronically
  • Administer validated patient-reported outcome tools according to protocol requirements
  • Collect and enter data into case report forms (CRFs)
  • Extract relevant patient data from electronic medical records
  • Record all data and procedures in accordance with source documentation guidelines
• Data Entry & Database Maintenance (15%)
  • Track study participants throughout enrollment and maintain accurate enrollment records
  • Maintain institutional, departmental, and protocol-specific databases (including OnCore)
  • Enter study data accurately and in a timely manner and verify data quality
  • Compile study data and generate reports as requested
  • Provide data support for protocol, grant, abstract, and manuscript submissions
• Study Coordination (15%)
  • Create and maintain protocol agendas, meeting minutes, and standard operating procedures
  • Coordinate study meetings and provide weekly updates to Principal Investigator, manager, and research team
  • Order equipment, gift cards, and required research materials
  • Serve as liaison among Principal Investigator, participants, research team, and collaborators
  • Assist with regulatory submissions including Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and audits
  • Coordinate outgoing reports and correspondence with sponsors and regulatory agencies
  • Organize and maintain study files, regulatory binders, and source documents
  • Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal clinical research requirements
• Professional Development (10%)
  • Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and institutional events to stay current on policies and procedures
  • Assist with preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, and training materials
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• 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
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Pay

Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent): Minimum $27.64 | Midpoint $34.62 | Maximum $41.59 based on a 40-hour work week.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Hybrid Onsite/Remote

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and therefore may require routine reviews and screening.