Research Data Coordinator- Sarcoma

MISSION STATEMENT
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.

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Coordinator Research Data position is to assist in the development of and helps maintain a system for controlling paper flow for protocols and dissemination of data resulting from the protocols, for the completion of data forms, treatment records and review of records before submission to pharmaceutical companies, federal agencies, internal groups, and other institutions. Assists in the coordination of communication between these groups and department physicians in regard to research studies.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Assist in the coordination of data entry on all departmental clinical research studies -Communicate verbally and in writing, as needed or as requested by study investigator, with internal reviewers (e.g., Surveillance Committee) or external agencies (e.g., pharmaceutical sponsors and/or governmental study sponsors, such as National Cancer Institute or Food and Drug Administration).
-Complete forms and comply with institutional, state, and/or federal regulations to capture study participant data from study initiation through termination.
-Assist in coordinating and send outgoing material and correspondence to institutional, state, and/or federal agencies.
-Prepare reports for the sponsoring agency, as specified by reporting requirements (e.g., monthly, semiannually, and annually for NCI studies).
-Inform sponsors and collaborators of data status of protocols at least monthly in formal departmental protocol review meetings.

Assist in the coordination of the protocol administration of all departmental and multidisciplinary clinical trials for thoracic and head and neck medical oncology -Assist in the coordination and administration of departmental clinical research protocols.
-Maintain a system for controlling paper flow for protocols, to include setting up and maintaining reference file system.
-Maintain and update departmental protocol reference materials.
-Assist in the preparation of scheduled status reports describing interim data, using the Patient Data Management System.
- Assists in the creation of mailing labels for protocol related data and tissue.
-Assists in the organization of the research file room.

Utilize technical writing ability to compose and abstract medical and scientific information for preparation of written correspondence, reports, and protocols under the direction of study investigators -Prepare a written record to summarize the progress, goals, and objectives of specific research meetings attended.

Maintain a high level of professional expertise and credibility through educational programs, including on-site training and off-site conferences -Attend departmental research meetings and conferences.
-Attend approved off-site meetings and conferences.
-Supplement education as needed through use of reference materials, lectures, etc.
-Be punctual in arriving at all professional functions.
-Inform appropriate staff and arrange coverage for necessary functions when absent.

Assist in the development of and help maintain an organizational system to coordinate research meetings and research deadlines and inform department staff, as needed -Schedule research meetings and complete all related details, including obtaining equipment, making conference room reservations, and inviting appropriate speakers and collaborators.
-Generate documents on computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, and other software to produce professional appearance.
-Assist in the coordination and preparation of a monthly update for departmental protocol review.
-Communicate with appropriate individual(s) regarding upcoming deadlines, meetings, etc.
-Coordinate monitor schedule with PI, research nurse, investigational pharmacy, and regulatory.

Assist in the coordination of protocol submissions to meet institutional protocol deadlines and with meeting other departmental paperwork deadlines -Meet daily with the department coordinator or clinical research program coordinator to discuss current status of projects and to maintain a consistent dialog and united focus.
-Anticipate and meet deadlines for protocol and grant processing.
-Prompt staff to anticipate and meet deadlines for protocol processing.
-May be required to physically hand carry paperwork through the institutional system for timely completion, which includes, but is not limited to, carrying grants and protocols from one office to another to deliver, obtain signatures, etc.
-Anticipate and maintain adequate research record storage supplies

Assist in data management, organization, and analysis of clinical research information

-Maintain the ability to enter data in Redcap, Prometheus or CORE on an emergency basis.
-Assist physicians with data analysis, as needed.
-Review medical records and demonstrates ability to extract pertinent information and transfer this information accurately, completely and timely into appropriate data collection device.
-Assist in the research record archival process.

Assist in literature search and/or reference verification -As time permits, go to Research Medical Library to research required materials or utilize computer access to MEDLINE.
-Provide a protocol reference system that is an effective means of maintaining, storing, retrieving, and accessing up-to-date protocols, correspondence, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Degree: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred degree: Bachelor's degree.

Required Experience: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

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