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Coordinator, Research Data - Lymphoma Myeloma
Research Data Coordinator - Lymphoma Observational & Translational Research Group
The Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma is a leading center dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and research of lymphoid malignancies. It combines cutting-edge clinical care with innovative translational and observational research to improve patient outcomes and advance scientific understanding of lymphoma and related disorders. The department emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and support staff to provide personalized care while driving forward impactful clinical studies. Through its commitment to both patient-centered care and rigorous research, the department remains at the forefront of hematologic oncology.
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide exceptional patient-facing research care and clinical data abstraction for the Lymphoma Observational & Translational Research (LOTR) program within the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma. The incumbent is detail-oriented, passionate about clean and quality data, and works successfully with limited oversight while providing detailed lymphoma clinical data abstraction for standard of care research initiatives and is knowledgeable about proper human subject research guidelines.
Ideal Candidate Statement
The ideal candidate for the Research Data Coordinator – Lymphoma Observational & Translational Research Group position is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in clinical research and patient interaction. They demonstrate exceptional attention to accuracy in clinical data abstraction, particularly in oncology or hematologic malignancies, and possess a deep commitment to maintaining data integrity in accordance with institutional and federal research guidelines. With a solid understanding of human subjects research principles, they are capable of conducting informed consent procedures and guiding patients through study participation with compassion, professionalism, and clarity.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in lymphoma research and clinical data management within a leading hematology and oncology department. You will develop expertise in EMR systems, biospecimen handling, clinical protocol adherence, and patient-facing research procedures while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers. The role allows you to make a direct impact on high-quality research that informs patient care and drives advancements in lymphoma treatment.
Salary details: Minimum $44,000, Midpoint $55,000, Maximum $66,000
Job Specific Competencies:
- Clinical Research Support (45%)
- Perform informed consent procedures for minimal risk research protocols in accordance with institutional policies and research guidelines; and provide patients with adequate education to consider enrollment in research studies for which they meet enrollment criteria
- Assist patients in completing study questionnaires and other study procedures.
- Screen for and identify patients based on protocol eligibility and exclusion criteria.
- Perform informed consent procedures for minimal risk research protocols in accordance with institutional policies and research guidelines; and provide patients with adequate education to consider enrollment in research studies for which they meet enrollment criteria
Data Entry (45%)
- Gain a very detailed understanding of lymphoma disease, treatments, biomarkers, and clinical prognostics.
- Accurately interpret and record disease-specific and outcomes data from clinician notes, patient scans, laboratory values, pathology reports, and other clinical documentation from the EMR into study databases.
- Record outcomes of study visits with patients into study databases and complete required documentation for enrolled subjects according to protocol and institutional research guidelines
Translational Research Support (10%)
- Screen for and identify standard of care biospecimen collections needed for research.
- Collect and distribute research biospecimens to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Enter order requests within the institutional Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and ensure research supplies are available to clinical staff for successful collections.
- Coordinate with clinical trial teams to assist with sample collection.
- Process biospecimen samples in a laboratory setting as needed.
Onsite Presence: 100% onsite
Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong preference - Bachelor's degree in a basic science.
Experience Required - Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.
Experience Preferred - Prior experience working with patients or some level of patient interaction for at least 6 months.
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
