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Clinical Studies Coordinator - Experimental Therapeutics
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned academic cancer center dedicated to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Experimental Therapeutics department supports innovative clinical research studies that advance early detection, prevention, and treatment strategies through multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, research teams, and clinical partners.
The Clinical Studies Coordinator serves an integral role in an ovarian cancer screening study led by Dr. Bast and conducted at Women's Hospital of Texas. The Clinical Studies Coordinator independently manages participant recruitment, enrollment, consent, education, blood collection, follow-up coordination, and protocol compliance activities. The Clinical Studies Coordinator functions as the primary study liaison, supporting participants through each phase of the research process while ensuring accurate data management and study operations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical research coordination, participant recruitment and consent, patient education, and protocol management. Experience working independently in a clinical setting, collaborating with physicians, performing phlebotomy, explaining laboratory results and next steps to participants, and coordinating follow-up care is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, database management, and Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential. Clinical research experience involving oncology, women's health, ovarian cancer screening, or longitudinal participant follow-up programs is preferred.
*This position is based onsite at The Woman's Hospital of Texas and requires working at that location daily, Monday through Friday, in a clinical practice setting supporting study participants, OB-GYN physicians, and research operations.*
Salary Range: Minimum $57,500 | Midpoint $72,000 | Maximum $86,500
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, days.
Work Location: The Woman's Hospital of Texas (Onsite)
Why Us?
Join UT MD Anderson and contribute to a pioneering ovarian cancer screening study that seeks to identify participants who may benefit from additional diagnostic evaluation through ultrasound and physician follow-up. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with study participants, physicians, and research teams while supporting impactful clinical research that advances cancer detection and prevention. The position provides professional growth through independent study coordination responsibilities, collaboration with leading researchers, and meaningful participant engagement.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Patient/Participant Communication & Education
• Serve as the OGA lead for recruiting, screening, enrolling, and consenting eligible participants for the Low Risk Trial (LRT)
• Interview participants referred by physicians and other departments to determine study eligibility
• Access and evaluate medical records, surgical records, and family history to assess study participation criteria
• Explain study objectives, procedures, risks, benefits, and participation requirements to potential participants
• Serve as the primary liaison for participants, family members, physicians, and study personnel
• Discuss and explain normal and abnormal blood test results and recommended next steps
• Educate participants on ovarian cancer screening processes, including CA 125 blood testing and ultrasound follow-up recommendations
• Monitor participant compliance with study requirements and perform reminder calls to support retention
• Evaluate and schedule follow-up appointments according to ROCA recommendations and physician overrides
• Coordinate participant ultrasound appointments and physician follow-up visits when indicated
Clinical Research Coordination & Participant Management
• Independently coordinate day-to-day study activities within a clinical practice setting at Women's Hospital of Texas
• Manage participant enrollment and ongoing follow-up for a multi-site ovarian cancer screening study
• Control strict eligibility requirements for all study participants at every study visit
• Review participant compliance and remove participants from study participation when out of compliance
• Develop patient care methodologies and participation criteria for study protocols
• Review patient eligibility and obtain informed consent documentation
• Follow participants throughout study participation and maintain knowledge of adverse events
• Schedule patient testing and communicate study-related information and available research opportunities
• Collaborate closely with OB-GYN physicians and research personnel to support study objectives
Laboratory & Database Coordination
• Perform annual phlebotomy procedures for study participants
• Collect blood specimens for three separate study-related laboratory tests, including CA 125 testing
• Coordinate specimen handling, transportation, and delivery to UT MD Anderson for processing and long-term storage
• Review laboratory test results to assess participant eligibility and determine follow-up requirements
• Enter blood test results into study databases and generate reports
• Act as lead in maintaining study databases, protocol workflows, and participant records
• Obtain, document, and maintain outside clinic, surgery, and pathology records
• Input off-study protocol forms and maintain study deviation reports in a timely manner
• Coordinate specimen collection pick-up and resolve laboratory-related issues with laboratory supervisors
Study Administration, Reporting & Training
• Provide study-related coordination and protocol maintenance activities
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for protocol-related documents and participant records
• Enter study data into case report forms and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain required data and records for audits, monitoring activities, and regulatory compliance
• Track protocol-related laboratory studies, research tests, and participant responses
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, research nurses, and data managers to document participant care
• Train and orient newly hired OGA study-related personnel
• Maintain inventory and order study and administrative supplies
• Coordinate reports for study managers to support timely grant submissions
• Assist with manuscript preparation, grant-related reporting, and other study-related projects as assigned
EDUCATION
• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree Public Health or related scientific field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: Three years research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience or one year required experience with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
Salary : $57,500