The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.KEY FUNCTIONSData management
Abstracts and collects patient data from electronic health record and other relevant source documents
Ensures high quality data management, including tracking receipt, QA, and entry of patient data; entering protocol data into the appropriate database(s) and generating queries for missing or incorrect data
Performs ongoing and concurrent review of data to ensure completeness and accuracy; addresses data entry omissions or inconsistencies and amend errors in a timely manner
Assists in database coordination, build, and maintenance for assigned studies that are utilizing an institutional database
Responsible for special projects as assigned by Clinical Research Manager, and PI.
Develops and maintains systems for controlling data flow; develops spreadsheets or other tracking tools for data that cannot be entered into a database
Provides data for study progress and patient safety reports, such as IRB continuing reviews and IND reports
Creates accrual and/or toxicity reports as needed; assists in the collection and evaluation of protocol data and compiles protocol data for statistical review/manuscript submission
Utilizes different institutional databases to obtain and verify patient and protocol information including, but not limited to, OnCore, ePRTCL, and the EHR (EPIC)
Records data specific deviations to deviation logs as indicated by sponsor request and other governing entities
Follows and adheres to national/state, institutional, departmental, and sponsor guidelines to accomplish and complete daily work assignments
Participates in the preparation of reports for the sponsoring agency, as specified by reporting requirements (e.g., monthly, quarterly, semiannually, and annually)
Clinical Trials Coordination
Proactively screens for potential patients that may participate in head and neck trials.
Consults with principal investigator and other department personnel verbally, in handwritten notes or via keyboard on computer regarding ongoing studies; requires ability to gather information and determine the appropriate information to report
Participates in protocol site initiation/logistics meetings and attends departmental or institutional research meetings as well as approved off-site meetings or conferences
Processes requests for protocol specific shipments of materials (supplies, specimens, etc.) and investigational agents
Coordinate/communicate frequently with other research staff to identify and address any study-related issues, including but not limited to inadequate or missing source documentation, adverse event reporting and protocol deviations or violations
Develop templates/processes through communication with other research staff to ensure all information needed for data capture is documented
Inform research staff and others on upcoming deadlines to ensure data is completed
Administrative Activities
Maintains a level of professional expertise and credibility through attendance at both institutional and outside continuing education programs to keep current with research changes in regulations and policy
Tracks and manages all relevant protocol paperwork and essential documents in accordance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies and procedures
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills when contacting other institutions and agencies (i.e., NCI, pharmaceutical companies, sponsoring agencies, etc.) by phone, computer- generated reports/emails and/or face to face
Coordinates and participates in monitoring visits and internal or external audits to ensure objectives are met
Assists on assigned protocol audits; participate on site audits
Designs, implements, and reports on projects and project status
Maintain adequate supplies for research record storage
Prepare terminated trials for warehousing
Other duties as assigned.Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.Education Preferred: Bachelor's degreeEducation Required: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.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.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 166206
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,000
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
Science Jobs: No
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