Research Data Specialist - Lymphoma-Myeloma

Research Data Specialist - Lymphoma Myeloma

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Lymphoma-Myeloma Research department, the Research Data Specialist supports critical clinical research efforts by managing study data, coordinating research sample tracking, and ensuring protocol compliance across research activities.

The Research Data Specialist plays an essential role in supporting investigators and study teams through accurate data collection, database management, and quality assurance activities.

UT MD Anderson collaborates with leading researchers, clinicians, and research professionals to advance scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes. The Research Data Specialist contributes to research excellence through data preparation, reporting, database development, and process improvement initiatives while supporting the integrity of clinical studies and research operations.

The ideal candidate for the Research Data Specialist role has a bachelor's degree in a scientific, public health, data-related, or healthcare field, with a Master of Public Health preferred. Experience working with REDCap databases, querying and analyzing large datasets, supporting clinical research operations, and performing database management activities is highly desirable.

Candidates with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong organizational abilities, and experience supporting investigators through data preparation, quality assurance, presentations, abstracts, and publications will be well suited for this role.

Hourly Equivalent: Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59

Work Location: Hybrid

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, the Research Data Specialist contributes directly to advancing cancer research by supporting clinical studies, maintaining high-quality research data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers, develop expertise in clinical research operations and data management, support meaningful scientific discoveries, and participate in process improvement initiatives while benefiting from comprehensive rewards and work-life resources.

• 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

• Project & Data Management
• Track protocol-related laboratory studies, disease response assessments, and research-related tests and procedures in accordance with study protocols and timelines
• Enter required study data into project and study databases while maintaining accuracy and completeness
• Respond to study monitor and sponsor queries in a timely manner
• Support Principal Investigators with clinical research activities and study-related data management needs
• Prepare research data for clinical trial presentations, abstracts, and publications as assigned
• Research Sample Coordination & Tracking
• Coordinate the collection, handling, and tracking of research samples in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Monitor sample workflows to ensure compliance with study-specific requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking records for research samples
• Compile and prepare reports summarizing sample results for investigators and study teams
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Perform quality assurance activities related to sample collection processes
• Ensure research data and sample documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with study requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in implementation activities
• Support protocol adherence and research data integrity initiatives across studies
• Database Development & Reporting
• Participate in the development and modification of study databases
• Review study protocols to ensure appropriate data fields are incorporated into databases
• Align database design with study objectives and schedules of events
• Seek database development training to maintain current database knowledge and best practices
• Support reporting activities and provide data support for multiple investigators and research stakeholders
• Stakeholder Support
• Support multiple investigators and research users with varying data requirements
• Understand stakeholder data needs and provide appropriate research data support
• Manage data access requests, variable tracking, and research data organization
• Query and analyze large datasets associated with approximately 12,000 research participants
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and reporting tools to identify trends and relationships within complex datasets
• EDUCATION
• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in public health or Master's Degree
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: Two years Research study experience or no experience with preferred degree.
• Preferred - REDCap Databases, querying and analysis of large datasets, supporting clinical research operations and strong excel skills
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent