Coordinator, Research Data - Lymphoma Myeloma
About the role
The Research Data Coordinator supports the Lymphoma Observational & Translational Research (LOTR) program within the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient-facing research support and precise clinical data abstraction for lymphoma and myeloma standard-of-care research initiatives. The Research Data Coordinator works closely with patients, clinicians, and research teams to ensure data integrity, protocol compliance, and accurate documentation.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As part of UT MD Anderson, the Research Data Coordinator contributes directly to advancing translational and observational research efforts that improve outcomes for patients with lymphoma and myeloma. The Research Data Coordinator is expected to work independently with limited oversight while maintaining strong collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams. The Research Data Coordinator plays a critical role in patient engagement, clinical research operations, and biospecimen coordination.
This Research Data Coordinator position is fully onsite and embedded within a fast-paced clinical research environment dedicated to excellence in cancer research and patient care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and passionate about data quality, with an interest in clinical research and patient interaction; education, work experience, and licenses or certifications align with the minimum requirements for a research data coordinator role, with the ability to learn disease-specific concepts, follow human subject research guidelines, and perform responsibilities with professionalism and accountability.
Pay
Minimum $21.15 – Midpoint $26.44 – Maximum $31.73 per hour
Schedule
Typical work schedule: Days
Responsibilities
Clinical Research Support
- Perform informed consent procedures for minimal risk research protocols in accordance with institutional policies and research guidelines
- Educate patients on research studies and assist them in considering enrollment when eligibility criteria are met
- Assist patients in completing study questionnaires and required study procedures
- Screen and identify patients based on protocol eligibility and exclusion criteria
Data Entry and Clinical Data Abstraction
- Develop detailed knowledge of lymphoma disease processes, treatments, biomarkers, and clinical prognostics
- Interpret and accurately abstract disease-specific and outcomes data from clinician notes, imaging, laboratory values, pathology reports, and other EMR documentation
- Record outcomes of study visits and complete required documentation in study databases per protocol and institutional guidelines
Translational Research Support
- Screen for and identify standard-of-care biospecimen collections required for research
- Coordinate, collect, process, and distribute research biospecimens in a timely manner
- Enter research-related order requests in the EMR and ensure availability of supplies for clinical staff
- Collaborate with clinical trial teams to support successful biospecimen collection and processing
Professional Competencies
- Apply analytical thinking to gather information, break down problems, and support sound decision-making
- Demonstrate professionalism through collaborative relationships with physicians and healthcare team members
- Promote teamwork by encouraging collaboration, valuing contributions, and balancing individual and team goals
Requirements
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
- Required: 2 years related experience or no experience required with preferred degree
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
- 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