Research Data Specialist - Center of Cancer Therapeutic Innovation

Research Data Specialist - Center of Cancer Therapeutic Innovation jobs in United States

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62 applicants

Original Job Post

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

$50K/yr - $57K/yr

0–1 years exp

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Experience Level

100

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Industry Exp.

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Responsibilities

Duties include the examination, synthesis, and evaluation of medical records; the abstraction and recording of pertinent medical information; and the monitoring of patient status

The Clinical Research Data Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, and quality assurance review of patient clinical data

Responsible for reviewing and abstracting the medical records for research patients on trials they are assigned

Entering identified clinical data points in the corresponding database

Ensuring that data is entered within the outlined timelines for each trial

Assisting research teams with the development, testing and implementation of Case Reports Forms for PI-Initiated clinical trials

Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for inclusion in the study

May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic

Maintaining on-going communications with Information Services and physicians and staff for data collection needs

Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients. Entering the clinical data into the Clinical Research Information Systems (CRIS)

Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the database

Reviewing data for quality and completeness using reporting software

Collaborating with principal investigators, IS staff, and clinic staff in the continued development of the CRIS system

Assist principal investigators and staff in the creation of data reports for quality assurance measures

Coordinates the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens including maintenance of electronic specimen tracking systems (STIP) and laboratory binders

May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files

Support the clinical programs with outcomes data collection, reporting, analysis and audits

Ensures timely reporting to internal and external outcomes data repositories, including national repositories when required by regulatory requirements and U.S. law

Ensure case management documentation in patient medical records and other information management systems as assigned to support clinical program clinical care

Perform QA and QC procedures to ensure optimal data reporting as assigned

Develop knowledge of specialized data sources specific to outcomes data reporting, including routine reaching out to offsite providers to obtain information from medical records at outside sites of care

Preferred

Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred

Benefits

Fully remote work with occasional time on-campus in Boston, MA; remote work is limited to a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

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Cancer treatment and research institute for children and adults.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

http://www.dana-farber.org

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Qualifications

Excellent organizational and communication skills required

Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts

Must be detail oriented

Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload

Must practice discretion and always adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines

Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office

The position requires a bachelor's degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist

Experience of 0-1 years in a medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment is preferred

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience as a Dana-Farber Associate Research Data Specialist.

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