Research Data Coordinator - Gastroenterology & Hepatology Research

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
The Gastroenterology & Hepatology department consists of gastroenterologists, laboratory-based scientists and other colleagues working together to provide the highest level of care for patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders including preneoplastic and malignant conditions. The patient population consists of patients at risk for, or diagnosed with gastrointestinal malignancies (i.e., esophageal, gastric, colorectal, anal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers). Special programs are established for diagnosis and management of individuals with hereditary colon cancers and for diagnosis of primary tumors of unknown origin.

Ideal candidates must be available to work onsite three days during the first week and maintain some onsite presence during the first 30-45 days. Following this initial period, the role will transition to a hybrid work schedule.

The ideal candidate is a detail oriented and collaborative research professional with a strong interest in gastrointestinal cancers and endoscopy focused research. They have experience supporting principal investigators across study design, initiation, data collection, and results reporting, and are skilled in developing and maintaining research databases that include surgical, endoscopic, pathology, treatment, and dosimetry data using Epic and other systems. This individual works closely with program analysts to generate data reports aligned with investigator direction and assists with retrospective studies.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and technical writing skills, contributing to and editing abstracts, manuscripts, protocols, grants, and reports under investigator supervision, while reviewing manuscripts prior to submission. They are knowledgeable in regulatory documentation and compliance requirements, respond to compliance related inquiries, support grant submissions, and coordinate data with participating institutions. Effective communication skills are essential, as the role serves as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and scientific integrity.

*Job Duties and Responsibilities*

• Assist principal investigators with scientific research projects focused on gastrointestinal cancers and endoscopy related studies.

• Support the design, initiation, and execution of research projects under investigator supervision.

• Collaborate with program analysts to generate data reports in accordance with principal investigator direction.

• Develop, maintain, and manage research databases containing surgical, endoscopic, pathology, treatment, and dosimetry data using Epic and other data systems.

• Collect, abstract, and complete research data forms, including films, treatment records, surgical data, and pathology information.

• Submit project findings, analyses, and results to principal investigators in a timely and accurate manner.

• Conduct literature reviews and work with investigators to evaluate, adapt, and implement research methodologies as needed.

• Maintain all regulatory documentation for research projects and respond to compliance related inquiries as required.

• Assist with preparation of documentation, data summaries, and reports for grant submissions.

• Provide technical writing support, including drafting and editing abstracts, manuscripts, protocols, grants, reports, and other scientific correspondence under investigator direction.

• Review manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, and compliance prior to submission to publishing entities.

• Assist physicians with retrospective study development and manuscript preparation.

• Coordinate research data exchange with collaborating institutions participating in multi site studies.

• Serve as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary research teams.

• Orient and support facility personnel involved in research activities.

*EDUCATION*

* Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

*WORK EXPERIENCE*

* Required: 2 years Related experience. or

* Required: No experience required with preferred degree.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), 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](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 179632

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Days

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000

* FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

* Fund Type: Soft

* Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

* Pivotal Position: No

* Referral Bonus Available?: No

* Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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