Coordinator, Research Data - Lymphoma Myeloma

Research Data Coordinator

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.

Minimum $21.15 - Midpoint $26.44 - Maximum $31.73 per hour

Work Location: Onsite, Houston, TX

Typical work schedule: Days

Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient-centered research that advances scientific understanding and improves care for individuals with lymphoma and myeloma. UT MD Anderson supports professional growth through hands-on research experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a mission-driven environment that values excellence, learning, and balance.
• 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 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

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 2 years Related experience or No experience required with preferred degree.
  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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180707
• 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: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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