Research Nurse

The Division of Clinical Research provides infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical research.

The primary purpose of the Research Nurse position is to provide and coordinate independent, advanced research and protocol-related clinical aspects of investigational trials in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external sponsors to achieve quality clinical trials outcomes within the Harris Health/LBJ Research Program. Scope of position is defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and requires adherence to the policies and procedures of the institution.

The ideal candidate will have oncology care experience, and research experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and experience coordinating complex clinical activities within a research environment.

Minimum $37.26/hour
- Midpoint $46.63/hour
- Maximum $56.01/hour

The typical work schedule is Hybrid.

Join UT MD Anderson and contribute to advancing groundbreaking clinical research that improves outcomes for patients with cancer. This role offers the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, innovative treatment protocols, and leading clinical research programs while supporting professional growth, work-life balance, and meaningful patient impact.

• 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.

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.

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.

• Manage resources available to facilitate the informed consent process across treatment, interventional, and non-interventional clinical trials
• Verify patient eligibility and provide feedback to physicians and multidisciplinary teams regarding required screening activities and scheduling time constraints
• Schedule patient tests and keep patients informed of test results and study-related activities
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, and research staff to coordinate research studies
• Track protocol-related laboratory work, patient responses, and research testing requirements
• Monitor patients enrolled in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and cell therapy treatment trials
• Communicate dose delays and dose reductions based on hematological and clinical criteria to treatment teams
• Identify and address educational, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and their families participating in clinical trials
• Utilize the One Connect system to ensure research charges are appropriately documented and billing to sponsored study accounts is accurate

• Maintain expert knowledge of adverse events and applicable reporting policies and procedures
• Prepare and review data required for monitoring visits, audits, and safety summaries
• Lead patient update calls with study sponsors
• Collect and develop critical information for protocol submissions and protocol revisions
• Coordinate FDA-related documentation, including collection, de-identification, and submission of serious adverse event documentation to sponsors and…