Research Data Coordinator - Dermatology Research
- Requisition #: 184189
- Department: Dermatology - Research
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 11/13/2026
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned institution dedicated to cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Department of Dermatology - Research, the Research Data Coordinator supports innovative clinical and translational research initiatives focused on advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatologic diseases and skin cancers. The Research Data Coordinator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the accurate collection, management, and reporting of research data while supporting study participants and research operations.
The Research Data Coordinator serves as a critical member of the Dermatology - Research team and contributes to the success of research studies through protocol compliance, patient enrollment support, data management, specimen tracking, and regulatory documentation. The Research Data Coordinator plays an essential role in maintaining high-quality research standards that support UT MD Anderson's mission of eliminating cancer.
Ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical data management, research data coordination, registry coordination, epidemiology, public health research, or healthcare data analytics. Candidates with experience supporting multi-site research studies, registries, observational research, or large clinical datasets would be highly preferred. Experience in an academic medical center, cancer center, or healthcare setting is desirable.
Salary Range: $44,000 - $55,000 - $66,000
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to innovative dermatology and cancer research while working alongside nationally recognized investigators and research professionals. The position provides valuable experience in clinical research operations, patient-centered research, data management, regulatory compliance, and specimen management within an organization committed to advancing scientific discovery, professional development, and work-life balance.
• 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.
Responsibilities
Research Data Management • Develop and maintain databases for collection of research data
• Maintain schedules to ensure timely submission of study data and reports
• Complete data forms, imaging records, treatment records, surgical records, and pathology information
• Coordinate patient randomization and follow-up appointments
• Manage data collection, data entry, and data management for national disease registries
• Act as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, participating institutions, and research personnel
• Assist with preparation of research information and reports for submission
• Orient facility personnel regarding study-related processes and requirements
Protocol Compliance & Data Collection • Review and maintain knowledge of protocol-specific guidelines and study procedures
• Collect study data through medical record review, external documentation, and interviews
• Obtain protocol-specific information from physicians, fellows, nurses, patients, caregivers, laboratories, and family members
• Verify, enter, and maintain study information within research databases
• Participate in consenting patients on minimal-risk studies
• Ensure adherence to study protocols and required research activities
• Retrieve and analyze protocol-specific and disease treatment-related information
Study Coordination & Patient Enrollment • Collaborate with principal investigators, research nurses, departments, and study team members regarding new and ongoing studies
• Gather, evaluate, and communicate study-related information to appropriate stakeholders
• Provide study-specific information to physicians, fellows, nurses, and research personnel
• Facilitate timely patient enrollment into research protocols
• Register patients on approved protocols using designated computer systems or telephone registration processes
• Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders through reports, correspondence, telephone interactions, and face-to-face discussions
• Participate in institutional education programs and departmental research meetings to maintain professional expertise
Research Sample & Specimen Management • Assist with data analysis activities associated with research studies
• Identify patients requiring blood or other research specimen collection
• Collect and coordinate transportation of research specimens for banking according to institutional procedures
• Prepare and ship frozen samples as required by study protocols
• Collect, process, store, package, and ship research specimens
• Develop and maintain systems for inventory control and specimen tracking
• Monitor specimen status, storage, and utilization throughout the study lifecycle
Regulatory Documentation & Administrative Support • Maintain study regulatory binders and associated tracking systems
• Prepare, update, organize, and file regulatory documentation
• Ensure research records remain complete, accurate, and current
• Support compliance with protocol requirements and institutional policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
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
Additional Information
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The Research Data Coordinator serves as a critical member of the Dermatology - Research team and contributes to the success of research studies through protocol compliance, patient enrollment support, data management, specimen tracking, and regulatory documentation. The Research Data Coordinator plays an essential role in maintaining high-quality research standards that support UT MD Anderson's mission of eliminating cancer.
Ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical data management, research data coordination, registry coordination, epidemiology, public health research, or healthcare data analytics. Candidates with experience supporting multi-site research studies, registries, observational research, or large clinical datasets would be highly preferred. Experience in an academic medical center, cancer center, or healthcare setting is desirable.
Salary Range: $44,000 - $55,000 - $66,000
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to innovative dermatology and cancer research while working alongside nationally recognized investigators and research professionals. The position provides valuable experience in clinical research operations, patient-centered research, data management, regulatory compliance, and specimen management within an organization committed to advancing scientific discovery, professional development, and work-life balance.
• 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.
Responsibilities
Research Data Management • Develop and maintain databases for collection of research data
• Maintain schedules to ensure timely submission of study data and reports
• Complete data forms, imaging records, treatment records, surgical records, and pathology information
• Coordinate patient randomization and follow-up appointments
• Manage data collection, data entry, and data management for national disease registries
• Act as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, participating institutions, and research personnel
• Assist with preparation of research information and reports for submission
• Orient facility personnel regarding study-related processes and requirements
Protocol Compliance & Data Collection • Review and maintain knowledge of protocol-specific guidelines and study procedures
• Collect study data through medical record review, external documentation, and interviews
• Obtain protocol-specific information from physicians, fellows, nurses, patients, caregivers, laboratories, and family members
• Verify, enter, and maintain study information within research databases
• Participate in consenting patients on minimal-risk studies
• Ensure adherence to study protocols and required research activities
• Retrieve and analyze protocol-specific and disease treatment-related information
Study Coordination & Patient Enrollment • Collaborate with principal investigators, research nurses, departments, and study team members regarding new and ongoing studies
• Gather, evaluate, and communicate study-related information to appropriate stakeholders
• Provide study-specific information to physicians, fellows, nurses, and research personnel
• Facilitate timely patient enrollment into research protocols
• Register patients on approved protocols using designated computer systems or telephone registration processes
• Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders through reports, correspondence, telephone interactions, and face-to-face discussions
• Participate in institutional education programs and departmental research meetings to maintain professional expertise
Research Sample & Specimen Management • Assist with data analysis activities associated with research studies
• Identify patients requiring blood or other research specimen collection
• Collect and coordinate transportation of research specimens for banking according to institutional procedures
• Prepare and ship frozen samples as required by study protocols
• Collect, process, store, package, and ship research specimens
• Develop and maintain systems for inventory control and specimen tracking
• Monitor specimen status, storage, and utilization throughout the study lifecycle
Regulatory Documentation & Administrative Support • Maintain study regulatory binders and associated tracking systems
• Prepare, update, organize, and file regulatory documentation
• Ensure research records remain complete, accurate, and current
• Support compliance with protocol requirements and institutional policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 2 years Related experience. or
- Required: No experience required with preferred degree.
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
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 184189
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000
- 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
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