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Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator
UT MD Anderson has the nation's largest cancer clinical trials program enrolling patients in Texas and beyond through our Cancer Network® partners across the country. UT MD Anderson is 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 Division of Clinical Research provides infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical research.
The Sr. Clinical Studies Coordinator will serve as a shared regional research resource supporting both the Houston Area Locations (HALs) and Harris Health/LBJ. This position will travel across UT MD Anderson regional sites to provide administrative, patient-facing, and operational support for clinical trials, with a focus on, study coordination, research procedures, biospecimen collection and processing, and protocol compliance. The role will also provide flexible onsite coverage to support research operations across multiple locations, ensuring continuity of services, efficient study conduct, and expanded patient access to clinical trials throughout the regional network.
The ideal candidate will possess previous Clinical Studies Coordinator experience, extensive laboratory processing expertise, or quality assurance laboratory experience are preferred.
Minimum $32.21/hour – Midpoint $40.14/hour – Maximum $48.08/hour
Work Location: Houston Area Locations (HALs) and Harris Health/LBJ
Schedule: Onsite; scheduled travel across UT MD Anderson regional sites as required
Why Us?
UT MD Anderson offers an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking cancer research while supporting patients participating in clinical trials across multiple care locations. This role provides broad exposure to clinical research operations, biospecimen management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration, creating exceptional professional growth opportunities while advancing the institution’s mission to end cancer.
• 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
Clinical Trial Coordination & Study Oversight
• Assist with research procedures across Houston Area Locations (HALs) and Harris Health locations
• Coordinate, evaluate, and follow patients participating in clinical trial activities
• Lead protocol operations, including development, implementation, and resolution of operational and budget issues with principal investigators and sponsors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Texas Medical Center and Regional Research Operations staff
• Coordinate daily research schedules and reconcile completed protocol-required assessments
• Monitor study activities and ensure timely completion of protocol procedures
• Provide onsite research coverage across HAL and Harris Health locations as needed
• Adhere to clinical trial policies, procedures, and departmental training requirements
Patient Care & Research Support
• Assist with informed consent, patient screening, and study enrollment activities
• Assess patients and verify protocol eligibility through interviews and medical record review
• Communicate screening requirements and scheduling timelines to physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Schedule patient testing and maintain ongoing communication regarding study activities
• Document study-related data in medical records, protocol-specific documents, and institutional reports
• Provide support for labor-intensive protocols and high-volume study activities
• Collect or facilitate collection of study-related biospecimens according to protocol requirements
Biospecimen Processing & Laboratory Operations
• Process, label, aliquot, pipette, transfer, and store research specimens according to protocol specifications
• Ensure accurate sample collection, processing, storage, and shipment requirements are met
• Maintain specimen tracking databases with a high level of accuracy
• Serve as a resource regarding biospecimen status for investigators and sponsors
• Implement cross-training for complex laboratory processing procedures and study activities
• Ensure laboratory equipment is operational and coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed
• Coordinate certification of sponsor-provided equipment through the Biomedical Department prior to use
• Monitor laboratory supply inventories and assist with monthly ordering processes
• Maintain organization and compliance within laboratory inventory and storage areas
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and institutional policies
• Conduct laboratory safety audits and maintain documentation of audit activities
• Promote adherence to hygiene, infection control, and laboratory safety standards
• Implement quality control measures to prevent missed protocol-required assessments
• Ensure research procedures are conducted in accordance with protocol requirements
• Collaborate with data personnel to ensure accurate and complete study data capture
• Coordinate FDA documentation and serious adverse event reporting activities
• Ensure protection of human subjects in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
• Perform quality assurance audits of study coordinators and data coordinators to ensure compliance
Training, Mentoring & Professional Development
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with patients, physicians, sponsors, and research partners
• Respond promptly to study-related inquiries, database issues, protocol updates, and operational requests
• Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, and continuing education activities
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications and departmental electronic data systems effectively
• Propose and implement process improvement projects, standard operating procedures, and operational guidelines
• Support preparation of technical reports, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and sponsor submissions
• Develop and deliver training sessions for clinical research staff
• Train and mentor new study coordinators and data coordinators
• Share knowledge and best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and patient experience across research operations
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EDUCATION
• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Public Health or related scientific field
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: Five years of experience in research study coordination, direct patient care, nursing, data gathering, or a related field
OR Three years of required experience with a preferred degree
• Preferred: Previous Clinical Studies Coordinator, biospecimen clinical research sample processing experience is preferred. Laboratory operations experience and Quality Assurance (QA) laboratory experience is a plus.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis
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
