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Research Data Coordinator - Exercise and Health Education

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 15, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

The primary purpose of this position is to perform specific activities in support of research projects and studies. Coordinates activities for the implementation of research studies, including the preparation of study materials, data collection, and participant recruitment. Performs general studies related to the maintenance of research studies that require judgement and initiative. Provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies. Impacts patient data for research studies.

**The ideal candidate will have experience with exercise training and health education**

Essential Job Functions:
Research Coordination:

* Assist Principal Investigator and other staff in clinical trials procedures including but not limited to: coordinating and conducting all aspects of recruitment under the direction of investigators, including phone and mail contact, registration, communicating study objectives and procedures to prospective and enrolled study participants, scheduling of study participants, and administering informed consent when designated by investigators. Assist with preparation of presentations and materials. Provide community outreach, community presentations and education to the participant communities.

Protocol Coordination:

* Follow study protocol procedures, providing input as appropriate for changes, updates and revisions to survey instruments and data collection procedures. Identify and report needed protocol and procedural changes, coordinating the ongoing implementation of the research protocol, and defining recruitment and retention strategies. Assists in the formatting of research protocols, implementation of questionnaires, and cancer screening assessments.

Data Coordination

* Track and maintain records of recruitment and participation. Maintain confidential study files and records in an organized and secure manner,including participant contact information, consent forms, data code sheets, and other relevant materials. Must be able to compare database and file material on an ongoing basis. Must be able to build and/or maintain simple Excel spreadsheets.

Marginal Job Functions : Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred degree: Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE:
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.html

Company

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

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