The primary purpose of this position is to perform specific activities in support of cancer research projects and studies. Coordinates activities for the implementation of research studies, including the preparation of study materials, data collection, and participant recruitment. Performs general studies related to the maintenance of research studies that require judgement and initiative. Provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies. JOB SPECIFIC CO... more details
The primary purpose of this position is to perform specific activities in support of cancer research projects and studies. Coordinates activities for the implementation of research studies, including the preparation of study materials, data collection, and participant recruitment. Performs general studies related to the maintenance of research studies that require judgement and initiative. Provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
* Assist PI and other staff in research including but not limited to: coordinating and conducting all aspects of recruitment under the direction of investigators, including phone and mail contact, registration, communicating study objectives and procedures to prospective and enrolled study participants, scheduling of study participants, and administering informed consent.
* Organize and prepare for study materials and assist with preparation of presentations and materials.
* Follow study protocol procedures, providing input as appropriate for changes, updates and revisions to survey instruments and data collection procedures.
* Identify and report needed protocol and procedural changes, coordinating the ongoing implementation of the research protocol, and defining recruitment and retention strategies.
* Assists in the formatting of research protocols, implementation of questionnaires, and screening assessments.
* Track and maintain records of recruitment and participation.
* Maintain confidential study files and records in an organized and secured manner, including participant contact information, consent forms, data code sheets, and other relevant materials.
* Must be able to compare database and file material on an ongoing basis. Must be able to build and/or maintain simple Excel spreadsheets.
* Occasional evening and weekend hours. Occasional travels to visit community organizations/events (e.g., churches, truck stops, local clinics) in Houston/Houston Metropolitan areas to impart the study and recruit study participants.
* Other duties as assigned.
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: Occasional travels to visit community organizations/events (e.g., churches, local clinics) in Houston/Houston Metropolitan areas.
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
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