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Clinical Trials Inventory Planner
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 primary purpose of this position is to oversee the Clinical Trial Laboratories inventory management to ensure efficient handling of patient collection kits. This involves receiving, inventorying, and matching kits to patient appointments, while also coordinating arrivals with the inventory team.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an inventory, warehouse, healthcare, or laboratory environment; familiarity with inventory management systems or data entry platforms; and basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
Minimum $44,000.00 – Midpoint $55,000.00 – Maximum $66,000.00
Hourly Range: Minimum $21.15 – Midpoint $26.44 – Maximum $31.73
The typical work schedule is 100% onsite.
Work location: Texas Medical Center.
Why Us?
This position is essential to advancing clinical research operations by ensuring timely inventory readiness, accurate materials management, and smooth coordination of patient collection supplies. The role strengthens the reliability of lab workflows and offers opportunities to build operational, technical, and coordination skills while contributing to MD Anderson’s mission.
• 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.
Responsibilities
Inventory Management
• Receive, organize, and match patient collection kits to scheduled appointments
• Conduct monthly review and disposal of expired kits to maintain accuracy and compliance
• Prepare daily shipping lists and coordinate quality control checks
• Manage kit arrivals in collaboration with the inventory team
• Maintain electronic file systems and protocol reference documents
• Coordinate outgoing materials to regulatory agencies
Laboratory Support
• Deliver lab supplies and patient collection kits to Clinical Trial Laboratories
• Respond to urgent delivery needs on an ad-hoc basis
• Maintain organization of surplus bins and supply rooms
• Order supplies to avoid workflow disruptions
• Coordinate deadlines, meetings, and tasks with team members
Administrative Support
• Communicate with investigators, reviewers, and external agencies
• Complete required forms and follow institutional, state, and federal regulations
• Answer and direct office phone calls professionally
• Notify staff of absences and arrange coverage to ensure continuity
Other Duties as Assigned
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental operations
EDUCATION
• Required: Associate's Degree Business or science-related field
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Business or science-related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: One year experience in a laboratory or materials management position. With preferred degree, no experience required
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of related experience on a one-to-one basis
• Preferred: Experience in inventory management, warehouse, healthcare, or laboratory environment; familiarity with inventory management systems or data entry platforms; and basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Preferred: CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional or CCRA - Cert Clin Research Assoc
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
