MD Anderson Cancer Center Jobs

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Recruitment

• Screens individuals for study eligibility by reviewing charts or other data according to study protocols

• Contacts individuals in person, by phone, email, mail, text, and virtually to recruit for research studies

• Answers calls and returns voicemails or other messages from potential research participants

• Obtains informed consent from study participants

• Completes all study documentation required for human subjects research (e.g. screening logs, participant contact logs, consent forms, on study notes)

• Coordinates mailing of recruitment flyers, study invitation letters, emails, and texts

• Enters enrolled participants in the CORe or Oncore databases

Data Collection and Database Maintenance

• Randomizes patients onto study arms and administers appropriate intervention materials, if applicable

• Administers questionnaires to study participants in person, by mail, email, phone, or virtually

• Ensures that assessments and procedures are conducted on schedule

• Ensures timely compensation to study participants and documents compensation using institutional and departmental distribution procedures and reporting guidelines

• Records data and procedures following source documentation guidelines

• Develops and maintains databases for collection of research data

• Enters data and verifies data entries as needed

• Conducts literature reviews and abstracts data from the literature

• Conducts user testing (cognitive and usability/acceptability) and qualitative interviews with study participants

• Transcribes and verifies research recordings.

• Organizes paper and electronic study files, regulatory binders, and source documents and keeps all documents up-to-date

• Compiles data and creates reports as needed

Study Coordination

• Coordinates study meetings (e.g. schedules, books rooms and/or virtual meeting spaces, creates agendas, takes minutes, and tracks action items for research team meetings)

• Follows study procedures, and creates and updates standard operating procedures manuals

• Acts as a liaison with research participants, faculty, and other study personnel

• Coordinates collection of data from collaborators

• Assists the Principal Investigator and the research team in submitting required data and documents to the Institutional Review Board for submissions, resubmissions, continuing reviews, amendments to the protocol, and audits

• Attends mandatory training, and/or other events to remain current of policies and procedures related to data management or research guidelines

• Notifies Principal Investigator of any issues regarding research activities, including protocol deviations and potential violations

• May assist with decision aid production and manuscript and grant proposal preparation

• Communicates clearly in telephone, email, virtual, and face-to-face encounters with institutional and other personnel using appropriate etiquette; courtesy, accuracy, and with respect for confidentiality

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

With Inclusion, you understand that your ideas and contributions are valued. You promote the same for others. You address your own biases while promoting diversity and equity. (Competencies: Cultural Humility, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Intelligence)

With Drive, you see that you can serve as a leader whether you have a formal leadership role or not. You tackle problems, move past setbacks and hardships, and don't lose sight of your goals. (Competencies: Self-Confidence, Analytical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Technical Expertise)

You demonstrate Professionalism by setting the example for others and consistently modeling MD Anderson's values and service standards. You communicate effectively in a variety of ways. (Competencies: Inspire Trust, Oral Communication, Written Communication)

Through Emotional Intelligence, you maintain awareness of your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. Use nonverbal cues and feelings to engage others in an inclusive and responsive way. (Competencies: Active Listening, Teaming, Self-Reflection)

Having Coachability means you are engaged in relentless learning. You constantly ask questions and stay curious. You understand that the organization constantly evolves, and you should as well. (Competencies: Develop Oneself, Adaptability)

Travel and hours

Ability to travel to locations in the Houston area (Galveston, the Woodlands, Katy etc.) daily. Ability to work nights and weekends.

EDUCATION:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

Preferred Experience: Prior experience in population health research, especially recruiting participants for research studies. Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication skills. Bilingual English and Spanish. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prefer knowledge of REDCap.

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: 166926

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,000

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Soft

• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

• Science Jobs: Yes

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