Data Assistant FSM/CC

Northwestern University is seeking a Data Assistant to support patient-oriented clinical research studies in its MED-Cancer Center. The role coordinates data collection and management, maintains study documentation, performs quality checks, and collaborates with clinical research teams, sponsors, and regulatory entities.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data aggregation and reporting for grants, publications, or to satisfy regulatory requirements. Collects and interprets subject data from medical records or other source documents. Enters/records and submits subject data to study sponsors, resolves data queries, and verifies accuracy of data
• Maintains system for controlling documentation flow for protocols, including but not limited to, medical records, laboratory and pathology information, regulatory documents and case report forms
• Enters required data into data controls systems
• Assists with protocol updates, audits, and data file preparation
• Performs quality checks
• Participates in data review meetings as required by the department. Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary teams
• Assists with Case Report Form (CRF) and related document development
• Analyzes protocols during development to determine data capture needs and contributes to protocol document development
• Assists with training of new Clinical Trials Data Specialists
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Experience working in the health care field with knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• 1 year of experience in clinical research trials-oncology preferred (hard to get 1 year experience in entry level role, out of High School)
• Associate’s Degree
• Healthcare experience
• Medical terminology
• Clinical research trials
• Oncology research

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid medical/sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Programs to help employees locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
• Employee career development support
• Tools and resources for developing professional potential
• Tools and resources for continuing formal education

Company

• Private research and teaching university
• Evanston, Illinois, USA
• https://www.northwestern.edu/
• Founded in 1851
• 5001-10000 employees

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Experience working in the health care field with knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• 1 year of experience in clinical research trials-oncology preferred (hard to get 1 year experience in entry level role, out of High School)

Required skills

• Clinical Research Trials, Oncology

Preferred skills

• Associate's Degree preferred

Experience

• 1+ years