The Primary Purpose of the Clinical Studies Coordinator is to provide administrative and patient care services for the coordination of clinical trials. This position will operate across at All MD Anderson's Houston Area Locations, including Texas Medical Center. This position will primarily be based at the **main hospital** , with **travel to Houston-area locations** as needed. **JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES** Coordination of activities related to clinical trials activities 45% + Assist in research procedures and clinical trial activities across all MD Anderson Houston area locations, including the Texas Medical Center within the Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC). + Coordinate and monitor patient participation in clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements. + Serve as the primary point of contact for key staff across Houston Area locations, the Texas Medical Center, and CTRC. + Oversee accurate sample collection, processing, ECG performance, and shipment per protocol guidelines. + Assist with patient consent, screening, and study-related biospecimen collection. Direct support to clinical trial research activities 40 % + Assess patients for protocol eligibility through interviews and medical record reviews, provide feedback to physicians, schedule tests, and inform patients of results. + Maintain accurate study-related records in medical charts, protocol-specific documents, and institutional reports. + Ensure lab equipment is functional, schedule maintenance, certify sponsor-provided equipment, and manage inventory to maintain adequate supplies. + Enforce regulatory and safety standards, conduct lab safety audits, and ensure adherence to hygiene and infection control protocols. + Collect, process, label, store, and track specimens per protocol requirements while serving as an information source for PIs and sponsors. + Communicate with key staff and external agencies while ensuring compliance with clinical trial policies and procedures. Training and Professional Development 15% + Maintain expertise in clinical research through ongoing education, departmental meetings, and institutional training. + Ensure all required licenses, certifications, and institutional training requirements are up to date. + Complete protocol-related training, delegation of authority documents, and mandatory institutional requirements accurately and on time. + Stay informed on Code of Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and clinical trial processes to ensure compliance. + Consult with supervisors on study assignments, understand clinical trial workflows, and serve as a resource for research personnel regarding protocols and compliance. Other duties as assigned **Education** **Required:** Bachelor's degree **Preferred:** Master's degree in public health or related scientific field **Experience** **Required** : Three years experience in area of research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience. 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: 173877 + Employment Status: Full-Time + Employee Status: Regular + Work Week: Days + Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500 + Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000 + Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 86,500 + FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay + Fund Type: Soft + Work Location: Onsite + Pivotal Position: No + Referral Bonus Available?: No + Relocation Assistance Available?: No + Science Jobs: No \#LI-Onsite