Research Data Coordinator, Epidemiology - Houston, United States - MD Anderson Cancer Center

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    The primary purpose of the Research Data Coordinator position is to provide administrative and technical services for the coordination of a research project on hepatobiliary tract cancers.


    JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

    Data Management

    • Recruit patients and collect epidemiological data and biological sample for an epidemiological research project in department of Epidemiology
    • Coordinates the control of paper flow for protocols and patient survey data for entry into the epidemiology database and register recruited patient into OnCore.
    • Maintain detailed and accurate records on both recruited and non-recruited patients.
    • Follow up recruited patients for return of questionnaire. Check the quality of the questionnaire data.
    • Identify and recruit control subjects from MDACC clinics for the same study.
    • Performs other duties related to data management as needed.

    Research Study Coordination

    • Identify eligible patients, administer research survey, and accrue patients to an epidemiology study of biliary cancer. Explains the research project to patients and conduct interviews using questionnaires.
    • Responsible for consenting all new biliary cancer cases for accessing their archived tissue specimen and send it for genomic profiling
    • Responsible for consenting candidate patients with hepatobiliary cancer patients, collect their blood, saliva, and stool samples to be sent to the core lab for processing.
    • Responsible for collecting the biliary cancer fresh surgically resected tissue samples.

    Research Administrative activities

    • Work harmoniously with GI staff, physicians, patients and their families, and members of other departments.
    • Responsible for maintaining a log of the collection of all biological samples.
    • Review the medical records using EPIC system to retrieve the clinical characteristics of recruited patients with hepatobiliary cancers at time of diagnosis.

    LEADing SELF COMPETENCIES

    With Inclusion , you understand that your ideas and contributions are valued. You promote the same for others. You address your own biases while promoting diversity and equity.

    (Competencies:

    Cultural Humility, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Intelligence)

    With Drive, you see that you can serve as a leader whether you have a formal leadership role or not. You tackle problems, move past setbacks and hardships, and don't lose sight of your goals.

    (Competencies:

    Self-Confidence, Analytical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Technical Expertise)
    You demonstrate Professionalism by setting the example for others and consistently modeling MD Anderson's values and service standards. You communicate effectively in a variety of ways.

    (Competencies:

    Inspire Trust, Oral Communication, Written Communication)
    Through Emotional Intelligence, you maintain awareness of your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. Use nonverbal cues and feelings to engage others in an inclusive and responsive way.

    (Competencies:

    Active Listening, Teaming, Self-Reflection)
    Having Coachability means you are engaged in relentless learning. You constantly ask questions and stay curious. You understand that the organization constantly evolves, and you should as well.

    (Competencies:

    Develop Oneself, Adaptability)

    EDUCATION:

    Required:
    High school diploma or equivalent.


    Preferred:

    Bachelor's degree.


    EXPERIENCE:

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

    Preferred:

    Medical Terminology experience. Experience with EPIC of patients' records. Patient interviewing, managing research data and/or specific experience in hepatobiliary tract cancers.


    Onsite Presence: Hybrid


    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: 167406
    • 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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