Coordinator, Clinical Studies - Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Department
Coordinator, Clinical Studies
The Coordinator, Clinical Studies supports clinical research operations within Radiation Oncology Research Department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This role plays a key part in coordinating administrative and patient care activities that enable high-quality clinical trials, ensuring protocols are developed, maintained, and executed in alignment with institutional and regulatory standards. The Coordinator, Clinical Studies works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients enrolled in research studies and to maintain accurate, audit-ready study documentation.
The Coordinator, Clinical Studies contributes to the broader mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center by supporting research that advances cancer care, prevention, and education. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In this role, the Coordinator, Clinical Studies helps ensure that clinical trials are conducted efficiently, ethically, and with a strong focus on patient safety and data integrity.
The ideal candidate for the Coordinator, Clinical Studies role holds a bachelor's degree, with a master's degree in public health or a related scientific field preferred, and brings experience in research studies or direct patient care through nursing, data gathering, or related work. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with clinical and research professionals are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple protocol-related activities in a regulated environment.
Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59 per hour
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly support UT MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through meaningful involvement in clinical research that impacts patient care and scientific discovery. The Coordinator, Clinical Studies gains exposure to complex clinical trials, collaborates with leading clinicians and researchers, and develops valuable regulatory and research coordination expertise while benefiting from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth 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
Study and Protocol Coordination
Provide comprehensive study coordination, including writing, submission, maintenance, and execution of clinical trial protocols
Develop and maintain processing and tracking systems for all protocol-related documentation
Collect and develop criteria information required for protocol submissions
Develop patient care methodologies and participation criteria for research protocols
Regulatory and Compliance Activities
Coordinate Food and Drug Administration submissions and support clinical trial audits
Review patient eligibility and assist with obtaining informed consent
Monitor, document, and report adverse events to the Institutional Review Board and revise consents as required
Maintain necessary documentation and data to support internal and external audits
Patient and Data Management
Track protocol-related laboratories, responses, and research tests
Follow patients enrolled in studies and maintain awareness of patient-reported outcomes and adverse events
Enter data into case report forms and compile protocol data for manuscript submissions
Schedule patient tests, communicate study information, and keep patients informed of results
Collaboration and Training
Collaborate with physicians, mid-level practitioners, research nurses, and data managers to document patient care
Train and support other staff in study coordination activities
Assist in the collection, evaluation, and documentation of clinical research data
Operational Support
Effectively conduct assigned operations of research protocols
Coordinate, evaluate, and follow patient participation in clinical trials
Under supervision, perform protocol-specific tasks including screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens, and maintaining study documentation
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred: Master's Degree Public Health or related scientific field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 3 years Research study or direct patient care experience obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. or
- Required: 1 year Required experience with preferred degree.
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
- Preferred: Clinical Research experience. Previous experience working with clinical trials.
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.
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