Coordinator, Research Data

Coordinator, Research DataThe primary purpose of the Coordinator, Research Data position is toProvide administrative and technical services for the coordination of a research project on pancreatic and biliary tract cancers.Core ValuesCaring Behaviors

Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times

Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers

Integrity Behaviors

Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values

Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone's attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly); Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices

Discovery Behaviors

Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas

Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so

Key Functions

Recruit patients and collect epidemiological data and biological sample for an epidemiological research project in GI Medical Oncology.

Identify eligible patients, administer research survey, and accrue patients to an epidemiology study of biliary cancer. Explains the research project to patients, conduct interviews using questionnaires.

Coordinates the control of paper flow for protocols and patient survey data for entry into the epidemiology database and register recruited patient into PDMS. 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.

Responsible for maintaining a log of the collection of blood samples.

Work harmoniously with GI staff, physicians, patients and their families, and members of other departments.

Responsible for consenting all new biliary cancer cases for accessing their archived tissue specimen and send it for genomic profiling

Responsible for consenting illegible pancreatic and biliary cancer patients, collect their saliva and send it for genomic profiling

Responsible for collecting the biliary cancer fresh surgically resected tissue samples. Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

IC - Analytical Thinking:

Gather relevant information systematically;

Break down problems into simple components; and

Make sound decisions.

IC - Build Relationships:

Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; and

Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.

IC - Inspire Trust:

Show consistency among principles, values and behavior; and

Gain the confidence and trust of others.

EducationRequired: High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred: College courses or Bachelor's degree in a related field.License/CertificationRequired: NonePreferred: NoneExperienceRequired: Two years of related experience. Preferred education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.Preferred: Patient interviewing experience, managing research data and/or specific experience in pancreatic and biliary tract cancers.Working ConditionsThis position requires:Working in Office Environment NoX YesWorking in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)X No YesExposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissuesX No YesExposure to harmful chemicalsX No YesExposure to radiationX No YesExposure to animalsX No YesPhysical DemandsIndicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:Time SpentNever0%Occasionally1-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67-100%StandingWalkingSittingReachingLifting/CarryingUp to 10 lbs10lbs to 50 lbsMore than 50 lbsPushing/PullingUp to 10 lbs10lbs to 50 lbsMore than 50 lbsxxUse computer/keyboardHigh school diploma or equivalent. Preferred degree: Bachelor's degree 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: 157579

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 33,200

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 49,800

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